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India's Demographic Trends 

 

Population growth is one of India's biggest challenges. Since 1951 the population of the country has increased from 361.1 millions to 1028.7 millions.

 

Population Size and Growth, 1951-2001

 

Year

 1951 1961 1971 1981 1991 2001
Population (in millions) 361.1 439.2 548.2 683.3 846.4 1028.7
Growth over decade (%) 13.3 21.6 24.8 24.7 23.9 21.5
 
Population by broader age-groups (%) 1951 1961 1971 1981 1991 2001
0-14 38.4 41.0 42.0 39.5 37.5 35.4
15-59 56.0 53.3 52.0 54.0 55.7 57.0
60+ 5.5 5.6 6.0 6.5 6.8 7.5
 
Sex Ratio (females per 1000 males) 946 941 930 934 927 933
Urban population (%) 17.3 18.0 19.9 23.3 25.7 27.8
Density (number of persons lives per sq. kms) 117 142 177 216 274 325
 

 

Click here to view Population Map

Click here for TFR of States Derived from National Family Health Survey - 3

Click here to view the trends of CBR and CDR in India

Click here to view the trends of TFR in India

Click here to view the trends of TFR by level of Education of Women

   Population Stabilization; the way ahead

Direct link to Population and Health key Indicators, National Family Health Survey - 3

 
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