India has passed China as the world's most populous nation | DW News

For decades, China topped the list as the world's most populous country. But this week, India is thought to have overtaken China – according to the UN. India is now home to more than 1.4 Billion people, and growing. India's expanding population, and its booming economy, have been helping give Delhi more clout on the global stage. The country's growth is seen by many as a source of national pride. But there are also worries about whether there will be enough housing and jobs for the growing population.

For more we talk to John Wilmoth. He is the Director of the United Nations Population Division, which announced India's overtaking of China's population, based on its estimates.

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[deletevil]

Lowest quality plus highest population, what a combination!

[David]

Quality of life and fair distribution of resources are what modern society needs.

[aburetik]

After years of "growth", lndia's per capita GDP now falls behind Bangladesh. The only growth in lndia is population

[Oblithian]

India didn't have an accurate count before, they have probably been the most populous country for a while.

[roythakur]

1.42 billion and no easy jobs, not enough colleges and universites

[dnaann]

It has been the most populated for a very long time

[Immortal-Daiki]

Well. that was fast. Didn't expect India to overtake China so soon in terms of population growth

[sttreetboy]

Under this govt we achieved such a unique distinction! Unbeatable

[kelvinmendoza]

Economically speaking, I am afraid and concerned for India because of this new "achievement" of theirs.

[NewBeginnings]

Why do poor countries have so many babies?

[WINDYCHUNG]

Congratulations to our Indian brothers and sisters for such a great accomplishment! love from China.

[jkc]

In 2020, the "average monthly salary" of all working population in India
1.Casual/Daily wage worker 7965INR
2.Self-employed 12955INR
3.Temoprary salaried 9441INR
4.Permanent salaried 27697INR

Overall: 12625INR ($154/month)

Minimum wages in India remained unchanged at 178 INR/workday ($55/month)

The per capita disposable income of Indian households in 2021 is 4236INR ($51) / month

According to the statistics of China Bureau of Statistics in 2021, the average pre-tax salary of ordinary workers in various cities is about 1, 000 U.S. dollars (5240-8900 yuan). The average salary in rural areas is about 500 U.S. dollars... The self-employed are not counted . . . .
The minimum wage is 2000yuan( $300)
The per capita disposable income of Chinese households in 2021 is 2927RMB ($423) / month

[kenyup]

according to wikipedia, India average age is 28 while china is 38 while japan is 48

[vcwloves]

Life expancacy has increased around the world, but not every country has a growth in population. This is dangerous for India, whose population already struggles to maintain a healthy quality of life.

[Vifi]

No jobs but overload population my India 😭

[roythakur]

In my state almost 2.3 million people applied for 330 vacancies, of salary just 250$ a month😊

[obsidianstatue]

This should be VERY concerning for Indians
Because most of these new populations are born in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, these 2 Indian states have the GDP per capita of Sub-Saharan Africa countries
Suffice to say most of these new populations won't get the best schooling nor enough nutrition growing up, they won't be the population dividend the Indian government or some western media claimed.

[diazvirdani]

*India🇮🇳 have border disputes with China, Pakistan, Nepal.*
make border agreement & keep peace.

[ANIMALS_AND_MORE_moments]

In my opinion that's not an achievement.

[roythakur]

Indians can really solve Europe's falling population