demographic transition
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.
Supreme Court Judge Warns of 'Civilisational Tremor' as India's Elderly Face Growing Isolation and Vulnerability
Nov 18, 2025 05:52 pm CST
Supreme Court Justice Surya Kant warns of fraying intergenerational bonds in India, urging renewed social and legal protections for senior citizens amid concerns about digital fraud, abandonment, and isolation. With elderly population projected to triple by 2050, officials emphasize that legal provisions must be complemented by compassionate family relationships and community support to ensure dignity in aging.