India’s population has reached 1.4639 billion as of April 2025

Current Context: India's population reached 1.4639 billion in April 2025, as reported in the "State of the World Population 2025" released by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) on June 10, 2025.

Key Highlights of the Report:

• Global Population Trends: The world population stands at 8.2 billion, with disparities between high- and low-income countries.
• India’s Demographic Shift: India's Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has dropped to 1.9, below the replacement level of 2.1, signaling a demographic transition.
• Fertility Crisis: The report emphasizes unmet fertility goals, highlighting that 36% of Indian adults face unintended pregnancies, while 30% experience unfulfilled desires for more or fewer children.

Demographic Composition:

• Youth (0–14 years): 24%
• Working-age (15–64 years): 68%
• Elderly (65+ years): 7%.

Policy Recommendations: Calls for enhanced reproductive healthcare, education, and economic opportunities to address fertility disparities.

Question:

Q.1 As per the UNFPA’s “State of the World Population 2025” report, what was India’s estimated population in April 2025?
a) 1.4039 billion
b) 1.4239 billion
c) 1.4639 billion
d) 1.4839 billion

Answer: c) According to the UNFPA report released on June 10, 2025, India’s population reached 1.4639 billion in April 2025, reaffirming its position as the world's most populous country.