In India, fertility rates have fallen and religious gaps have shrunk

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February 8, 2023

Key facts as India surpasses China as the world’s most populous country

In India, fertility rates have fallen and religious gaps have shrunk

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Key facts as India surpasses China as the world’s most populous country
India’s population has more than doubled since 1950
More than four-in-ten people in India are under 25 years old
In India, people under 25 are projected to outnumber those ages 65 and older at least until 2078
In India, fertility rates have fallen and religious gaps have shrunk
Populations grew unevenly across India between 2001 and 2011
India’s sex ratio at birth has been moving toward balance in recent years
In India, out-migration typically exceeds in-migration

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