India and China Population

Population of India and China - Although, India and China are the most talked about countries, when it comes to problems arising from the increasing population, many believe it is actually a blessing in disguise. With more than 50% population below the age of 25 and about 65% below 35, the average age of an Indian after 10 years is likely to be 29 years, whereas the average age of a Chinese and Japanese, will be 37 and 48 respectively. In addition, India's dependency ratio by 2030 is expected to be just over 0.4. According to estimated figures, the Population of India will be largest in the World in year 2030. On the other hand, Population of China will witness a decline in their growth after 2030. So Population explosion will somehow benefit in India considering in mind its growing economy. But it will bring lots of serious issues related to health problems in India.

Population of India in 2008	1,147,995,904 (1.14 billion)
Population of China in 2008	1,330,044,605 (1.3 billion)
In 1950
India's Population was	350 million
Population of China	563 million
In 2040
Population of India will be	1.52 billion
Population of China will be	1.45 billion
Proportion to World's Population
India represents almost 17.31% of the world's Population
China represents a full 20% of the world's population

Facts and Comparison of Population between India and China stands in favour of India:

• According to latest figures, India is all set to exceed China in total population by the year 2030.
• In the next 25 years, India's Population will rise by almost 350 million.
• In year 2005, China's population was higher than India by over 200 million. In year 2050 India's Population is expected to surpass China by over 200 million.
• By 2030, India's working population will be youngest in the world as compared to China, USA and other countries.
• India's Population will start stabilizing by 2060.