According to the United Nations Population Fund’s (UNFPA) State of World Population – 2024 report, India’s population is estimated to reach 144 crore, with 24 per cent in the 0-14 age bracket.
As per this report, India’s population is estimated to double in 77 years.
17 per cent of India’s population is within the 10-19 age range while 26 percent of the population is the 10-24 bracket.
7 per cent of India’s population is aged 65 years and above, with men having a life expectancy of 71 years and women 74 years.
China with 142.5 crore is on the second spot in terms of population.
India’s population was recorded at 121 crore during the last census, conducted in 2011.
Recent research into India’s 640 districts revealed that nearly a third achieved the sustainable development goal of reducing maternal mortality ratio.
