India Population to Reach 1.46 Billion in 2025: UN Report

Jun 11, 2025 Khushi Kumari

India’s population is projected to reach 1.46 billion in 2025, maintaining its position as the most populous country globally

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India’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has dropped below the replacement rate of 2.1, signaling a major demographic shift

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The UNFPA’s 2025 SOWP Report, titled “The Real Fertility Crisis,” urges countries to move from fertility panic to empowering reproductive choices

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A replacement rate of 2.1 means a population can replace itself without growing or shrinking. India is now below that level

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The UN warns falling fertility isn’t a crisis, but rather a sign that people have more control over their reproductive lives

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Instead of pushing for higher births, the report says countries like India should focus on education, health care, and gender equality

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Increased access to education and employment for women in India has been a major reason for declining fertility rates

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