India’s Population Reaches 1.46 Billion with Declining Fertility Rates
India, now the world’s most populous nation, is projected to reach a population of 1.46 billion by the end of 2025, according to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) State of World Population Report 2025. This milestone reinforces India’s position ahead of China, which it surpassed in 2023. However, alongside this population growth, the country…