The dynamics of family structure is undergoing a transformation. Declining fertility and mortality rates are leading to new ...

For decades, discussions around global population have largely centered on overpopulation. Yet, a quieter, more insidious ...

Population changes are the foundation of the demographic dividend. 24 Since the 20th century, many countries have achieved rapid economic growth by taking advantage of the demographic dividend window ...

India stands at a critical demographic crossroads — by 2050, the share of the elderly in the national population will double from 10.1% (2021) to 20.8%, fundamentally reshaping our social fabric ...

As Andrea Wojnar, UNFPA’s India head, puts it, “The real demographic dividend comes when everyone has the freedom and means to make informed reproductive choices.” Despite falling birth rates, India ...

India's population is projected to reach 1.46 billion by 2025, maintaining its status as the most populous nation. The UNFPA report highlights a decline in fertility rates below the replacement level, ...