China's 1980-enacted one-child policy formally ended in 2016. However, that is unlikely to stop the population reduction in the nation. UN projects China's population would reach 1.

India set to be world's most populous country, surpassing China. What does it mean?

#WIONFineprint | The World Population Review says that India's population has overtaken China's. This makes India the world's most populous country. What does that mean for India's economy?

WION Fineprint | India the world's most populous country?

China's population has declined for the first time in over six decades. The number of deaths exceeded the number of births. What does this mean for the China and the Chinese economy?

Gravitas: China's demographic disaster: Is this the end of China's dream?

China’s population has fallen for the first time since 1961, a historic turn for the world’s most populous nation that is now expected to see a long period of population decline.

China's population drops for first time since 1961

Cities across China are offering cash incentives to couples who have more children. Some cities are also offering childcare subsidies. Why does the World's most populous country want more babies?

Gravitas: China's population is shrinking. Here's why Beijing is scared

China’s population likely started shrinking last year for the first time in decades, experts say, a significant milestone that will have long-term repercussions for the economy.

Birth rate to decline first time in 60 years in China

The Japanese government is taking a drastic leap in an attempt to reverse population decline in certain regions of the country. The government has now offered a package of $7500 (1 million yen) per child to families to move out of Tokyo

World Business Watch: Japan offering 1 million yen per child to head off from Tokyo

Japan is set to offer payment to families who move out of the overcrowded capital of Tokyo under a new scheme which would see parents offered one million yen ($7,600) per child to relocate.

WION Fineprint: Japan govt to pay about $7,600 per child if a family leaves Tokyo

World population crosses 8 billion Cash for kids: Japan to pay people extra to improve birth rate Experts: China's ageing population is a major threat to its future India: Can demographic dividend turn into liability? Watch Population Boom: Boon or Bane? on WION Wideangle

WION Wideangle | Population bomb: Boon or bane?

World population crosses 8 billion Cash for kids: Japan to pay people extra to improve birth rate Experts: China's ageing population is a major threat to its future India: Can demographic dividend turn into liability? Watch Population Boom: Boon or Bane?

WION Wideangle | Population boom: boon or bane?

Some time in November, the world’s population reached eight billion, a milestone that points to problems without apparent solutions. Among those problems: in many countries, there are too few babies while the ranks of old people are swelling rapidly.

Global paradox - a crowded earth but not enough babies

India's city of dreams faces a grim challenge. As Mumbai's population continues to grow, matters are getting worse for the Urban hub. Mariam Wardak gets you a report on this week's South Asia Diary.

South Asia Diary | Battling for space in India's city of dreams

Parents in Bangladesh get increasingly fearful for the future of their kids as the world population crosses the 8 billion threshold. Topping their worries is whether there will be enough resources available for their children as they grow up. Mariam Wardak gets you a report on this week's South Asia Diary.

South Asia Diary | Parents worry for their kids as population booms

The global population reaches 8 billion today. It took 11 years for the world population to reach this mark from 7 billion.

Global population reaches 8 billion

The world population has crossed the 8 billion mark. India is set to emerge as the most populous country. UN projects the world population to cross 9.7 billion by 2050.

WION Climate Tracker | World population crosses 8 billion mark: Natural resources feeling the stress

The global population has crossed the 8 billion mark. The world population has doubled from what it was in 1974. As per the report, India is projected to emerge as the most populous country.

UN projects population to cross 9.7 Bn by 2050; India to emerge as most populous country

The number of Weddell seals in Antarctica may have finally been estimated accurately by scientists. The monumental task was completed utilising photographs from space and the eyes, and talents of thousands of citizen scientists.

Scientists use space photos and volunteers to accurately calculate Weddell seal population

Despite the country's overall population growth in 2021, the number of people aged 15 to 24 in Germany has reached a historic low, according to government data issued by the Federal Statistical Office of Germany, Destatis.

Germany's young population drops to record low amid pandemic: Report

According to the UN’s World Population Prospects 2022 report, 15 November 2022 is predicted to be the day that the global population reaches 8 billion. And India will surpass China as the world’s most populous country by 2023.

India should rethink on population control measures as it is going to be the most populous nation by next year

India's large and growing population has led to many crucial issues - such as overcrowded cities and environmental pollution. What's the way forward? We discuss solutions on 'Mission Sustainability - Population Vs Planet Conclave'

Mission Sustainability - Population Vs Planet Conclave

Mission Sustainability - Population Vs Planet Conclave coming soon on WION

WION Mission Sustainability - Population Vs Planet

Mission Sustainability - Population Vs Planet Conclave coming soon

India's population is expected to surpass China's in 2023. Is that a good thing or bad? Can India harness the potential of its population? Can India, like China, reap its demographic dividend? Listen in to Palki Sharma.

Gravitas: Can India harness the potential of its population?

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