Bharat Express

Population

Over the years, World Population Day has played a crucial role in raising awareness, advocating for reproductive rights, and encouraging policies and programs that support sustainable development and the well-being of all individuals.

Nearly one-third of Tokyo males in their 50s have never married, while 46% of men and 30% of women in their 20s in Japan have never dated

China lifted its rigorous 'one-child policy' in 2016

"My grandfather used to tell me that when we got independence, our population was 35 crore and now it has reached 142 crore, and for that, we are all responsible."

The UNFPA report offers several reasons for optimism. The report indicates that 25% of India's population is in the age group of 0-14 years, 18% in 10-19 years, 26% in 10-24 years, 68% in 15-64 years, and 7% above 65 years old.

Japan's population has fallen by more than 34 lakh people since 2008, to 12.46 crores from a peak of 12.8 crores...