India population

India to conduct national census soon after years of delay

The once-in-a-decade survey was due in 2021 but was delayed by the pandemic and technical and logistical hurdles.

India may surpass China as most populous country by 2024

Asia’s demographics by 2024 will look very different as India’s population is all set to surpass that of China. Although fertility is declining across the region, Asian populations will continue to grow, increasing pressure on the region’s natural resources.

September 17, 2024
September 17, 2024

India to conduct national census soon after years of delay

The once-in-a-decade survey was due in 2021 but was delayed by the pandemic and technical and logistical hurdles.

August 5, 2017
August 5, 2017

India may surpass China as most populous country by 2024

Asia’s demographics by 2024 will look very different as India’s population is all set to surpass that of China. Although fertility is declining across the region, Asian populations will continue to grow, increasing pressure on the region’s natural resources.