Population

  The current population of India in 2023 is  1,428,627,663 , a  0.81% increase  from 2022. The population of India in 2022 was  1,417,173,173 , a  0.68% increase  from 2021. The population of India in 2021 was  1,407,563,842 , a  0.8% increase  from 2020. The population of India in 2020 was  1,396,387,127 , a  0.96% increase  from 2019. India - Historical Population Growth Rate Data Year Population Growth Rate Growth Rate 2023 1,428,627,663 0.81% 2022 1,417,173,173 0.68% 2021 1,407,563,842 0.80% 2020 1,396,387,127 0.96% 2019 1,383,112,050 1.03% 2018 1,369,003,306 1.09% 2017 1,354,195,680 1.16% 2016 1,338,636,340 1.19% 2015 1,322,866,505 1.19% 2014 1,307,246,509 1.25% 2013 1,291,132,063 1.31% 2012 1,274,487,215 1.34% 2011 1,257,621,191 1.37% 2010 1,240,613,620 1.39% 2009 1,223,640,160 1.40% 2008 1,206,734,806 1.43% 2007 1,189,691,809 1.48% 2006 1,172,373,788 1.54% 2005 1,154,638,713 1.62% 2004 1,136,264,583 1.69% 2003 1,11...

  India is the world’s most populous country, with over 1.3 billion people. It overtakes China to become the world’s most populated country. Overpopulation is a major problem in India, as the country’s population is growing at an unsustainable rate. The population is expected to exceed 1.5 billion by 2030, and 2 billion by 2050.  The population figures present an ironical situation: whereas North America’s area is 16% of the world, only 6% population of the world lives there but it consumes 45% of the world’s total income. On the other hand, Asia comprises 18% area of the world, but it is home to 67% of the world’s population. Still, it consumes only 12% of the world’s income. The situation in Africa is also more worrisome. Clearly, the areas with higher population remain socio-economically backward. Their residents get food which is not only insufficient, but is also not good in terms of nutrients. Overpopulation in India  USA, that ranks 3rd in the list of most populate...