People pose for photos in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. According to the United Nations, India is home to over 1.4 billion people.
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According to a United Nations report published on Monday, India is on track to overtake China as the planet’s most populous country next year.
China and India were home to more than 1.4 billion people in 2022, according to a report by the Population Division of the United Nations’ Department of Economic and Social Affairs.
“India is projected to overtake China as the world’s most populous country during 2023,” the United Nations said. The Indian government census for 2011 put the country’s population at over 1.2 billion.
According to the UN report, “The global human population will reach 8.0 billion in mid-November 2022, up from an estimated 2.5 billion in 1950.”
Looking ahead, the United Nations said its latest projections suggest the global population could reach about 8.5 billion in 2030 and 10.4 billion in 2100.
Last year, the United Nations said the “average fertility” of the planet’s population was 2.3 births per woman over a lifetime.
According to Monday’s report, this is compared to about 5 births per woman in 1950. “Global fertility is projected to fall to 2.1 births per woman by 2050,” it said.
United Nations report on World Population Day was released. In a statement, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the day is an opportunity to “celebrate our diversity, recognize our common humanity, and marvel at the progress in health, which has extended lifespans and dramatically reduced maternal and child mortality.” has been reduced.”
“At the same time, it is a reminder of our shared responsibility to care for our planet and a moment to reflect on where we still fall short of our commitments to each other,” Guterres said.
With a huge population and a major economy, India’s need for resources will only become more acute in the years to come. On Monday, Reuters reported, citing information from Refinitiv and trade sources, Jun said the country’s coal imports reached “a record high”.
deal Arrived at the COP26 climate change summit in November 2021, it faced hurdles related to phasing out coal, fossil fuel subsidies and financial aid to low-income countries.
Both India and China are among the largest coal burning countries in the world. Glasgow climate agreement pushes for last-minute change to fossil fuel language – From “Phase Out” to “Phase Down” of coal. After initial objections, the opposing countries eventually acceded.
— CNBC’s Sam Meredith contributed to this report.