Page 11 - Population
India's fertility rate dips below replacement level: What does it mean?
The govt's efforts to tame the population have started paying off. Indian women are giving birth to fewer children now than in the past. Total fertility rate has fallen below the replacement level now
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Japan's population down by record 644,000 people
The population decreased in 46 of 47 prefectures, with southernmost Okinawa prefecture alone showing growth, according to the report published by the bureau
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With marriages declining, birth rates reach lowest ever in China: Report
A sharp decline in the number of marriage registrations, accompanied by the ageing of married couples has led to birth rates in China hitting the lowest ever levels, according to a media report.
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China changing tune as birth rate at record low, faces ageing population
China's working-age population is fast declining. The number of people too old to work, comparatively, is rising. This will severely impact the country's ability to care for its elderly population.
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95% of India's adult population given first dose of Covid vaccine: Govt
Also, 44,281,254 adolescents in the 15-18 years age group have been given the first dose of Covid vaccine
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World population surged 74 mn in 2021, expected to be 7.8 bn: Report
The Census Bureau estimate represents a 0.2% growth rate from New Year's Day 2021 to New Year's Day 2022
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South Korea's childbirths hit an all-time low in October at 21,000
South Korea's childbirths in October hit a record low. The population naturally declined for 24 consecutive months, as the number of newborn babies decreased and the number of death increased
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BS Number Wise: How many Indians? Census suspense beyond population size
Is the country getting older; how is the labour force faring: important questions about demographics await answers
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US population growth at lowest rate in Covid-19 pandemic's first year
The population estimates are derived from calculating the number of births, deaths and migration in the US
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S Korea's population to see 1st decline amid low birthrate, rapid ageing
South Korea's total population is expected to record its first decline this year, the statistics agency said on Thursday
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China undercounted number of children born in 2000 to 2010 by 11.6 mln
The difference could be the result of some parents failing to register births
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China's birth rate falls to lowest level since 1978, says report
China's birth rate has plummeted to its lowest level since 1978 as the government struggles to stave off a looming demographic crisis, The Guardian reported
Singapore population shrinks to 5.45 million, sharpest fall since 1970
The fall in the non-resident population was because of a decrease in foreign employment owing to travel restrictions due to Covid
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Population growth rates have shrunk more for minorities: Pew report
All religious groups in India show major decline in fertility rates
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Law on population control will be brought 'at right time': UP CM Adityanath
The state government will bring a law for population control "at the right time", Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Tuesday.
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More than one billion Asians will join global middle class by 2030: Study
Bangladesh set to rise up the rankings fastest; India and China to add about three-quarters of a billion members between them.
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Does the economy need more people?
In the age of technological disruptions and climate change, the case for a young and fast-growing population driving India's economy is growing weaker
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Educating women is my preferred way to control population: Nitish
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday dug in his heels on the issue of population control, making it clear that he preferred to control demographic explosion by educating and empowering women.
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UP population Bill an attempt to demonise a particular community: Tharoor
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Sunday termed it as anti-national discussion and said the policy was pure political fingerprinting in an attempt to demonise a particular community
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The making of BJP's social rules
From conservative to radical, the party's stand on marriage and population control has evolved in two distinct phases: One when it was in power, another when it was not
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