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United Nations report reveals 68 percent of India's population is of working age..., fertility rate drops to...
United Nations report reveals 68 percent of India's population is of working age..., fertility rate drops to...
According to a new demographic report of the United Nations, India will remain the most populous country in the world even in 2025. According to this report, the country's population is estimated to reach 1.46 billion in 2025. UNFPA has also come to know through this report that India may face a serious challenge in the coming days. The report states that India's fertility rate has fallen below the replacement rate.
UNFPA has recently released a report titled State of World Population (SOWP) Report, The Real Fertility Crisis. The report points to significant changes in population structure, fertility and life expectancy rate, which is a sign of major demographic change.
Decrease in fertility rate
The report found that India's total fertility rate has declined to 1.9 births per woman, below the replacement level of 2.1. This means that Indian women, on average, are having fewer children than is needed to maintain the population size from one generation to the next.
How many youth are there in India's population?
Despite the decrease in birth rate in India, India has the highest youth population. 24 percent of India's population is youth in the age group of 0-14. Whereas 17 percent is in the age group of 10-19 and 26 percent is in the age group of 10-24. Apart from this, 68 percent of the country's population is of working age (15-64).
How many percent are elderly?
According to the report, the elderly population (65 and above) in India is currently seven percent. However, it may increase in the coming days with the improvement in life expectancy. According to the data of 2025, life expectancy at birth in India is estimated to be 71 years for men and 74 years for women.
