Categories: Ranks & Reports

India surpasses China to become world’s most populous nation: UN

India surpasses China to become world’s most populous nation

India has surpassed China to become the world’s most populous nation with 142.86 crore people, according to the latest United Nations data. With the latest statistics, China now has a population of 142.57 crores, becoming the second most populous country.

Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams

According to a new UNFPA report, 25 per cent of India’s population is in the age group of 0-14 years, 18 per cent in the 10 to 19 age group, 26 per cent in the age bracket of 10 to 24 years, 68 per cent in 15 to 64 years age group, and 7 per cent above 65 years. As per experts, Kerala and Punjab have an ageing population, while Uttar Pradesh and Bihar have a young population. Several studies, carried out by different agencies, have shown that India’s population is expected to increase for nearly three decades before it peaks at 165 crores. It will then start to decline, as per reports.

Other important detail in the report:

  • According to the UN data, the global population will have hit 8.045 billion by mid-2023.
  • Estimates by different agencies have suggested that India’s population is expected to keep rising for nearly three decades before it peaks at 165 crore and then would start declining.
  • In Africa also, the trend of the rising population can be seen. It is estimated that the world’s second-largest continent will witness a spike in its population from 1.4 to 3.9 billion inhabitants by 2100.
  • Eight nations with more than 10 million inhabitants, most of them in Europe, saw their populations shrink over the past decade.
  • Japan is also seeing a decline due to its ageing population, losing more than three million inhabitants between 2011 and 2021.
  • The population of the entire planet, meanwhile, is only expected to decline in the 2090s, after peaking at 10.4 billion, the UN has projected.
  • The United States is a distant third, with an estimated population of 340 million, the data showed in a report that reflects information available until February. Population experts using previous data from the UN have projected India would surpass China this month, but the global body’s latest report did not specify a date.
  • Asia’s third-largest economy is now home to nearly a fifth of humanity — greater than the entire population of Europe or Africa or the Americas. While this is also true for China for now, that’s expected to change as India’s population is forecast to keep ticking up and touch 1.668 billion by 2050 when China’s population contracts to about 1.317 billion.

You may also read this:

Sumit Arora

As a team lead and current affairs writer at Adda247, my role involves researching and creating informative and engaging content aimed at helping candidates prepare for national and state-level competitive government exams. I specialize in delivering insightful articles that keep aspirants updated on the latest current affairs trends and developments. My primary focus is on educational excellence, ensuring that our readers are well-prepared and informed to face their exams with confidence. Through meticulously crafted content, I aim to guide and support candidates in their journey toward success.

Recent Posts

ISRO, ESA Join Hands for Human Spaceflight Advancements

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the European Space Agency (ESA) have signed a…

7 mins ago

Trump Appoints Sriram Krishnan as Senior AI Policy Advisor

US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Indian-American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author Sriram Krishnan as…

35 mins ago

India to Host ISSF Junior World Cup 2025

India has been announced as the host of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior…

46 mins ago

Which District of Maharashtra is Known as California of India?

Maharashtra, located in western India, is the second most populous state in the country and…

52 mins ago

SEBI Bans 9 Entities, Impounds ₹21 Crore in Front-Running Case

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued an interim order banning Sachin…

58 mins ago

SpaDeX Mission: ISRO’s Leap Towards Space Docking Technology

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX)…

1 hour ago