India becomes world's most populous nation, surpasses China, says UN report

Surpassing China, India is now the most populous country in the world. United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) released data in the 'State of World Population Report, 2023'. As per demographic data, India's population surpassed 1.428 billion while China stood at 1.425 billion. There is a difference of 2.9 million people between India and China. Half of the population is under the age of 30 in India. The country is set to be the world’s fastest-growing major economy in the coming years. The government of India will need to generate employment for millions of people due to the burgeoning population. India’s population is expected to touch 1.668 billion by 2050. While China’s population is expected to contract to about 1.317 billion.