Are You Up-to-Date on Global Population Trends?

Study Notes

India is expected to become the world's most populous country by mid-2023, surpassing China.
India's population is projected to reach 1.4286 billion, while China's is estimated to be 1.4257 billion.
The United States is the third most populous country, with an estimated population of 340 million.
The UN's State of World Population Report 2023 shows that global population hit 8 billion in November 2022.
Population trends worldwide indicate slower growth and ageing societies.
Eight countries, including India, will account for half the projected growth in global population by 2050.
Two-thirds of people now live in a country where lifetime fertility corresponds with zero growth.
India has faced calls for a two-child policy, with some states barring those with more than two children from government jobs.
The UN agency warns against using family planning as a tool for achieving fertility targets, as it can lead to gender-based discrimination and harmful practices.
The report calls for a radical rethink on how countries address changing demographies.