STATE OF WORLD POPULATION REPORT

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State of World Population Report released by UNFPA.

ABOUT

It is a report published by United Nations Population Fund’s (UNFPA) annually to analyze trends in world population dynamics

 Key Highlights

• The United Nations Population Fund’s (UNFPA) State of World Population – 2024report revealed that India’s population is estimated to double in 77 years.
• Key Highlights: India leads globally with an estimated population of 1.44 billion,followed by China at 1.425 billion.
• India’s population was recorded at 1.21 billion during the last census, conducted in 2011.
• The report revealed that 24% were aged 0-14, 17% aged 10-19, and 26% aged 10-24. 68% aged 15-64, and 7% aged 65 and above.
• Men have a life expectancy of 71 years and women 74 years.
• The report also highlighted that 30 years of India’s progress in sexual and reproductive health has largely ignored the most marginalised communities globally. It noted that the percentage of child marriagein India was at 23% between 2006-2023.
• Maternal deathsin India have significantly decreased, making up 8% of global maternal fatalities.
• The report highlights that Maternal mortality is high among indigenous groups. Women with disabilities are more vulnerable to gender-based violence.
• Vulnerable groups face greater sexual and reproductive health risks, exacerbated by factors likeclimate change and caste-based discrimination.