India's Population Projected to Stabilize at 1.9 Billion by 2080 as Fertility Rates Continue to Decline

Dec 01, 2025 02:29 am CST

India is experiencing a significant demographic transition with the total fertility rate dropping from 3.5 in 2000 to 1.9 today, below replacement level. Experts predict population stabilization by 2080 at under 2 billion, driven by increased female education, wider contraceptive access, delayed marriages, and career opportunities for women. While birth rates decline, rising life expectancy creates new elderly care challenges that demographic experts are working to address.