- The report is titled as SOWP 2023: 8 Billion Lives, Infinite Possibilities and explores how people understand current population trends, and how those views can impact sexual and reproductive health and rights.
- According to this report, India has become the world’s most populous country with 142.86 crore people as of mid-2023, marginally ahead of China’s 142.57 crore people.
- The report also shows that India’s working population (15-64 years) comprises 68 per cent of the total population, while 25 per cent is between 0-14 years, 18 per cent between 10 and 19 years, 26 per cent between 10 and 24 years, and 7 per cent above 65 years.
- The report highlights the challenges and opportunities of having a large and young population in terms of sustainable development, sexual and reproductive health and rights, and human capital.
Question:
Q.1 According to the report, what is the projected world population by 2023?
a. 7.9 billion
b. 8 billion
c. 8.1 billion
d. 8.2 billion
a. 7.9 billion
b. 8 billion
c. 8.1 billion
d. 8.2 billion