India to surpass China as most populous country in 2023, U.N. report says


Source: thaipbsworld.com thaipbsworld.com

Key Topics in this News Article:

News Snapshot:

[Putin expands fast-track Russian citizenship to all Ukraine] India to surpass China as most populous country in 2023, U.N. report says NEW DELHI, July 11 (Reuters) – India is set to surpass China as the world’s most populous country in 2023, with each counting more than 1.4 billion residents this year, a United Nations report said on Monday, warning that high fertility would challenge economic growth. The world’s population, estimated to reach 8 billion by Nov. 15 this year, could grow to 8.5 billion in 2030, and 10.4 billion in 2100, as the pace of mortality slows, said the report...