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According to a recent report by the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation (MOSPI), India's population is expected to reach 152.2 crore by 2036.
According to a recent report by the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation (MOSPI), India’s population is expected to reach 152.2 crore by 2036. The report, titled ‘Women and Men in India 2023’, reveals a slight improvement in the female percentage, which is projected to rise to 48.8% from 48.5% in 2011.
The sex ratio is also anticipated to improve, increasing from 943 females per 1,000 males in 2011 to 952 by 2036. This positive trend indicates progress towards greater gender equality in the country.
The report also highlights a shift in the age distribution of the population. The proportion of individuals under 15 years old is projected to decline between 2011 and 2036, likely due to decreasing fertility rates. Conversely, the segment of the population aged 60 years and above is expected to see a substantial increase during this period.
The ‘Women and Men in India 2023’ report offers a comprehensive analysis of gender disparities and trends, covering various aspects such as population, education, health, economic participation, and decision-making. The data is disaggregated by gender, urban-rural divide, and geographical region, providing insights into the existing disparities between different groups of women and men in India.
– The age-specific fertility rate (ASFR) for women aged 20-24 and 25-29 has declined from 135.4 and 166.0 to 113.6 and 139.6, respectively, between 2016 and 2020.
– The ASFR for women aged 35-39 has increased from 32.7 to 35.6 during the same period, suggesting that as women stabilize in their lives, they are considering expanding their families.
– The adolescent fertility rate was 33.9 for illiterate women compared to 11.0 for literate women in 2020. Even among the literate population, those without formal education had a higher rate (20.0) compared to their fully literate counterparts.
The report emphasizes the importance of education for women in reducing fertility rates and promoting gender equality. It also highlights the crucial role of gender statistics in measuring progress towards gender equality and making visible the similarities and differences between men and women in India.
