The United Nations says India will surpass China as the world’s most populous country in 2023, with more than 1.4 billion people.
The UN said this in its world population prospects 2022 released on Monday, adding that the global population will reach 8 billion by November 15, 2022, and 9.7 billion in 2050.
According to the report, China, with 1.43 billion people, is expected to experience an absolute decline in its population as early as 2023 — due to sustained low levels of fertility and emigration.
The report added that by 2050, India’s population will reach 1.67 billion while China will decline to 1.32 billion.
