Hindus largest minority community in Pakistan with 3.8 million population
Pakistan Bureau of Statistics releases official data of last year’s census. The population of Hindus in Pakistan increased from 3.5 million in 2017 to 3.8 million... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaThinning out, not cooling off: Climate crisis and the dip in global population
We’ve always thought of fewer humans as good news: fewer mouths to feed, fewer emissions. But when it comes to climate, the case for optimism is much weaker. Key Points
Hindustan TimesThe countdown begins: What the coming dip in global population means for us all
Nations around the world are facing population declines. The projected global dip is a first for humans, in recorded history. Can we do more to prepare? Key Points
Hindustan TimesEducated women are having fewer children. It’s not good for India’s demographic dividend
DINKs, Double Income No Kids, is a Western concept. Working couples are aspiring to live a more independent & luxurious life instead of having kids. But this can spell ruin for India's demography. Key Points
ThePrintGovt to form panel to examine challenges of fast population growth, Sitharaman says in budget speech
Panel to be mandated to make recommendations in relation to ‘Viksit Bharat’ goal, adds finance minister. According to UNFPA, India's overtaken China to be world's most populous country. Key Points
ThePrint
China’s shrinking population could more than halve. Here’s what that means
China abandoned its one-child policy in 2016. In 2021 the country introduced a three-child policy, backed by tax and other incentives. Key Points
ThePrintIndian employment data generates both misconceptions and puzzles
Data shows that the youth has seen the largest addition to the number of workers relative to its population, which counters a narrative of dwindling jobs for them. Trends like rising female work participation need study, though. Key Points
mintThousands of US cities could become ‘ghost towns’ by 2100, read to know why
Thousands of U.S. Cities could turn into towns by 2100, read to know why Key Points
Hindustan TimesChina's population dropped for a second straight year as deaths jumped after Covid lockdowns ended
China faces a second consecutive annual population decline, with 2.75 million fewer people in 2023 due to a sharp drop in births and COVID-19 fatalities post-lockdown. This exacerbates economic challenges, stemming from a prolonged decline in birth rates, rising unemployment, falling wages, and a property sector crisis. With youth unemployment at record highs, China's growth prospects dim, prompting concerns about a shrinking workforce and consumer base, while elderly care costs strain local governments. As India surpasses China in population, geopolitical tensions heighten, leading to debates about relocating supply chains. Key Points
Economic TimesBirths in France in 2023 lowest since World War II. Here's why
Additionally, fewer deaths over the same period translated into a 0.3-percent increase in the overall French population. | World News Key Points
Hindustan Times
Which parts of the US witnessed the highest rise in population in 2023, thanks to immigration?
US population grows by 1.6 million in 2023, driven by lower deaths and increased immigration, notably in the South. Texas leads with 473,000 new residents. Despite gains, concerns arise about Texas' future growth amid political shifts and lifestyle threats. Key Points
Economic TimesSouth India’s economic growth is tied to lower fertility rates. It is overhyped
The lazy argument of how the regressive North was different from the progressive South hinges on a falling fertility rate. But this was shaped by a Malthusian worldview. Key Points
ThePrintTata Sons' Bhaskar Bhat on what will comprise multi-decade opportunity in India
“The consumer story in India is going to play out over several decades. If you take just the mobile phone and internet penetration in this country and the cost of data, it is changing the habits of Indians. It is not just the sheer size of the population, its the 21-64 population group continuing to grow that will be an opportunity.” Key Points
Economic TimesChina kicks off nationwide population survey amid declining birth rate
China will begin polling 1.4 million people on Wednesday in a survey on population changes, as authorities struggle to incentivise people to have more children amid a declining birth rate and the first population drop in more than six decades. Key Points
ReutersIndia's elderly population to double by 2050, surpassing number of children, warns report
India's elderly population is predicted to double to 20.8% by 2050, with the number reaching 36% by the end of the century, according to a report by the United Nations population Fund and the International Institute for population Sciences. Key Points
mint
China's fertility rate drops to record low 1.09 in 2022: State media
China's fertility rate is estimated to have dropped to a record low of 1.09 in 2022, the National Business Daily said on Tuesday, a figure likely to rattle authorities as they try to boost the country's declining number of new births. Key Points
Economic TimesJapan's population declines for 14th straight year
The population of Japanese nationals fell by about 800,000 people, or 0.65%, to 122.4 million in 2022 from the previous year. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesA pill in the works can bolster sagging global economic growth
Harvard scientists claim to have found an anti-aging drug that rejuvenates the whole body. The find will go through further trials. It will surely be a miracle cure but it will also come as an economic boon. A fast-aging world population will certainly mean lower economic growth in many countries. Key Points
Economic TimesWorld population Day 2023: Why is it celebrated? All you need to know
World population Day focuses on the urgency and importance of population issues. It was established by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in 1989. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesUnlocking the power of India’s demographic dividend
India’s population dividend is an opportunity that can be leveraged to drive economic growth. To take advantage of this opportunity, measures need to be taken to equip the workforce with the skills needed to meet the demands of the global economy. Key Points
Financialexpress
11% of India’s population is diabetic while 15.3% could be pre-diabetic, says study
An estimated 101.3 million people in the country could be diabetic and another 136 million in the pre-diabetic stage, a cross-section study has found. Key Points
The HinduWith declining population, China set to lose 'attractive investment destination' tag: Report
India recently overtook China as the most populous country in the world, according to latest data from United Nations. ‘Rattled’ by the United Nation’s data, Beijing was quick to fire “quality over quantity” salvo against India. Chinese Foreign Minis Key Points
Times Of IndiaSociety & Social Justice | population and associated issues (Part 1)
What are the various aspects around the theme of population that you shouldn't miss for your UPSC CSE? From basics to advance — Pranay Aggarwal discusses key issues and probable questions. Don't miss 'Express Inputs'. Key Points
The Indian Express1.4 billion and counting: How did India's population 'explode' and get so big?
According to UN projections, India’s population is expected peak at about 1.7 billion in 2064. Key Points
mintWhy alarmist views about India's population are misguided
India is not experiencing any population explosion. Its population is, in fact, growing at only 0.8% a year, the lowest rate since Independence. India's population will soon stagnate in the coming decades, and then begin to fall after 2050. So, there's no need to take any steps to control its population. Key Points
The Economic Times
How policy choices can turn India into a hub of global prosperity or of global disorder
If Indians are trained in scientific inquiry, creativity of the technological and aesthetic kinds, and coexistence of diversity, India can become the engine of global peace and prosperity. If, on the other hand, Indians are fed skills, distrust of difference, intolerance of dissent and worship of homogeneity, it would make it a source of global insecurity and disruption. Key Points
The Economic TimesIndia to surpass China as world’s most populous country in April, UN says
The announcement by the UN's Department of Economic and Social Affairs comes days after the UN population Fund said last week India would have 2.9 million more people than China by the middle of 2023. Key Points
The Indian ExpressExpress View on India being the most populous country in the world: Opportunities and challenges abound
There are bound to be debates, conflicts of opinion, and dissent. We will need to use and strengthen India’s democratic institutions to find the way forward. Key Points
The Indian ExpressCan India’s demographic dividend help it overtake the Chinese economy?
By July 1, India’s population will be an estimated 1.429 billion, 2.96 million more than China’s estimated population. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesChina jibes about ‘quality’ as India becomes world's most populous country
As India surpassed China's population on Wednesday to become the most populous country in the world, the Foreign Ministry Spokesperson of China Wang Wenbin took a sharp dig at New Delhi. He opined that it was talent resources that mattered the most. Key Points
mint
Citizens worried about economy as India tops global population charts
The annual report by UNFPA indicated that respondents in India held the opinion that the population in their country was too large and fertility rates too high . On identifying the population-related matters of greatest importance, 63 per cent Indians identified various economic issues as the top concerns when thinking about population change, followed by environmental and sexual and reproductive health and rights and human rights concerns. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia surpasses China to become world's most populous nation with 142.86 cr people: UN
The burgeoning population will add urgency for Prime Minister Narendra Modis government to create employment for the millions of people entering the workforce as India moves away from farm jobs. India, where half the population is under the age of 30, is set to be the worlds fastest-growing major economy in the coming years. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia surpasses China to become world's most populous nation, show UN data
India has surpassed China to become the world's most populous nation with 142.86 crore people, UN data showed. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaIndia’s population to edge ahead of China’s by mid-2023, says U.N.
India’s population will be 1.4286 billion compared to China’s 1.4257 billion at mid-year, the United Nations population Fund’s State of World population report showed Key Points
The HinduIndia to have more people than China by mid-2023, UN says
It will have 2.9 million more people than its neighbour by the middle of the year, UN data suggests. Key Points
BBC News
India becomes world's most populous country, has 2.9 million more people than China
According to the UN world population dashboard, India has 1,428.6 million people, while China's population stood at 1,425.7 million Key Points
FirstpostHow healthy are India's 1.4 billion people?
India is now the world's most populous country with over 1.4 billion people — 5 million more than in China. But what does the data say about their health? | Health Key Points
Hindustan TimesChina downplays India overtaking it as most populous country
China on Wednesday sought to downplay India overtaking it as the world's most populous nation with 142.86 crore people, saying that it still has a "quality" workforce of close to 900 million people to provide a strong impetus for development. Key Points
India TodayHong Kong's population edges up to 7.5 mn, second year of post-COVID growth
Hong Kong's population rose 0.4% to 7.50 million in 2023, boosted by a net inflow of returning residents and people on residential schemes, the government said, as the financial hub marked its second year of population growth since the pandemic. Key Points
Business TodayChina population: Maternity wards being shut down amid declining birth rate; Here’s all you need to know
A number of Chinese hospitals have closed down their maternity wards due to falling birth rates. The population is graying on the other hand. How will it impact the Chinese economy, GDP growth, and society? Key Points
Economic Times
When exactly will India surpass China as most populous?
Demographers are unsure exactly when India will take the title as the most populous nation in the world because they're relying on estimates to make their best guess. But they know it's going to happen soon, if it hasn't occurred by now. Key Points
Economic TimesIf growth rate is not over 6%, India will remain lower middle economy by 2047: Raghuram Rajan
The former RBI chief said some southern states are growing with regards to population at below reproduction rate, in other words, the fertility rate has fallen below reproduction rate thus slowing the growth. In other words, we will start the process of aging at some point around that time, which leads to the alarming question if we don't grow faster, we will grow old before we grow rich, which means we all have all the burdens of an aging population to deal with also at that point, he opined. Key Points
Economic TimesWorld's population has passed 8 billion: US Census Bureau
The bureau estimates global population exceeded the threshold on September 26. The human species has topped 8 billion, with longer lifespans offsetting fewer births, but world population growth continues a long-term trend of slowing down, the US Census Bureau said Thursday. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaChina's biggest online travel agency to pay employees 1 billion yuan to have kids
Trip.com Group said on Friday it would pay 50,000 yuan ($6,897.69) to employees for each child they have starting July 1 - the first such initiative by a large private company in China as the country struggles with an ageing population. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaWhat makes India's rise and China's fall inevitable? Shifting numbers
India is poised to become the world's third-largest economy by 2030, with an estimated 7% GDP growth in the fiscal year 2026-27. Currently, India is the fifth largest, behind the US, China, Germany and Japan. Realizing the full potential of India's labour market will primarily hinge on the upskilling of workers and a rise in the engagement of women in the workforce, S&P Global has said. Success in these two areas will enable India to realize its demographic dividend. Key Points
Economic Times