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State of World Population - 2024
April 23 , 2024
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- The United Nations Population Fund's (UNFPA) has released the State of World Population - 2024 report.
- The report is titled "Interwoven Lives, Threads of Hope: Ending Inequalities in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights".
- India leads globally with an estimated population of 144.17 crore, followed by China at 142.5 crore
- 24 percent of India's population is aged 0-14 while 17 per cent is within the 10-19 age range.
- India's population is estimated to double in 77 years.
- The segment aged 10-24 is estimated to constitute 26 per cent, with the 15-64 age group making up 68 per cent.
- Additionally, 7 per cent of India's population is aged 65 years and above, with men having a life expectancy of 71 years and women 74 years.
- The child marriage percentage in India was at 23 between 2006-2023.
- Maternal deaths in India have fallen considerably, accounting for 8 per cent of all such fatalities worldwide.
- The highest -- 1,671 per 100,000 births -- is seen in Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh.
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