According to the demographic estimates prepared by the United Nations (UN) India seems to be going faster than other nations across the world. Its population has escalated by 1.56 per cent since the previous year. At present, the country holds 1,428,600,000 million (142.86 crores) people.
Besides this, the data highlights that nearly two-thirds of India's population, which is 68 per cent of the total citizens, belong to the age group 15 and 64. The working population and its causes were explained in the latest edition of the UNFPA’s State of World Population (SOWP) report.
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Published on April 18, 2023 (Wednesday) this report was named “8 Billion Lives, Infinite Possibilities: the case for Rights and Choices”. It said "China is just behind India" with a population of 1,425.7 million or 142.57 crores. Last year, it was 1,448.5 million or 144.85 crore reportedly.
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However, the data has not been cleared out as the population tally was last taken in 2011 and since then no final outcome has been derived. In 2021, the survey was scheduled to be conducted but postponed due to COVID Pandemic. Hence, the above-mentioned figures are only a part of the UN’s assumptions.
Earth Getting Heavier: Crossing 8 Billion
It came to light that the world population reached 8 billion on November 15, 2022. And now, it is predicted that by mid-2023, the global population will spike up to 8.045 Billion.
While it is surprising that India has left China behind as China has mostly been the country with the biggest population till now. In a 12-year time span, the world grew from 7 to 8 billion and roughly 15 years it will take to reach 9 before the coming of 2037.
In 2022, the world's population reached the 8 billion mark.
— United Nations (@UN) April 19, 2023
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The report also suggests that the fertility rate in some countries will have remained at a significantly higher level. Also, these are those evaluated countries that have the lowest estimated GDP per capita in the world. 2023 Statistics show that 19 out of 20 countries with the lowest income are located in Sub-Saharan Africa.
An Analysis of India
In a public survey organised by YouGov and ordered by UNFPA, a representative sample was drawn from 7,797 people across 8 countries including India, Egypt, France, Brazil, Nigeria, Hungary, the United States and Japan. They were asked to submit their views on population problems.
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In this virtual survey, the total sample size of India was 1,007. The analysis represents a national urban sample of adults aged 18+. The United Nations projects every year’s population census and this year’s report is expected to be similar to what it has roughly calculated.
The world population is at 8 billion.
— UNFPA (@UNFPA) April 19, 2023
Are there too many people? Too few?
These are the wrong questions.
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Population Issues in the 21st Century
In India, there are various parameters to measure population issues that were approximately evaluated as:-
- 63 per cent of people recognised several economic issues as the top concerns in terms of population issues and considering changes in the growth rate
- Secondly, environmental concerns were recorded at 46 per cent
- Sexual and reproductive health
- Poverty and Social Unrest
- Human rights concerns at 30 per cent
It is further estimated that the population and fertility rates are alarmingly high in India. Both men and women were of the same view as per the last concluded data. It was also found that social anxiety disorders have risen among the general public. This year’s final report is yet to be published.
How can the population be controlled?
With 254 million youth (15-24 years) innovation, new thinking and lasting solutions can be brought up. Control can be made through education and awareness programmes.
Particularly if women and girls are provided equal opportunities in terms of education and skill-building, access to technology as well as digital innovations. The report computes that 44 per cent of married women across 68 countries do not have the right to make sexual or bodily decisions when it comes to contraception and health care methods.
Factors Driving the Population Growth
- Fertility Rate - According to the United Nations Report, future population growth depends upon the fertility rate and the World Population Prospects (2022) asserted that the global fertility rate is expected to decline from 2.3 children per woman in 2021 to 2.1 by 2050.
- Longevity Rate - Recent years have seen an increase in life expectancy and as per forecast made by experts, it will elevate from 72.8 years in 2019 to 77.2 years in 2050.
- International Migration - International migration plays a little role in population change rather than birth or mortality rates. Still, some countries and areas feel the impact of migration on inhabitants' size. There was a total of 1 million population movement between 2010 and 2021 in around 17 nations.
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