The line chart illustrates the total population of India and China from the year 2000 to the present, along with projections for 2050. The figures are expressed in billions.
Overall, both countries have experienced and are expected to continue experiencing population growth until 2030. At that time, it is predicted that India’s population will keep growing, while China’s population will begin to decline.
In 2000, China was the most populous country, with approximately 1.25 billion citizens. In contrast, India had a significantly lower population, totaling around 1 billion. From 2000 to 2020, India’s population grew rapidly, averaging an increase of 100 million every five years. Meanwhile, China’s population growth averaged about 50 million individuals during the same period.
It is estimated that by 2030, both countries will have populations exceeding 1.4 billion. As mentioned earlier, after this point, India’s population is projected to surpass that of China. By 2050, India’s population is expected to reach 1.6 billion, while China’s will fall below 1.4 billion.
In summary, over the years, both countries have experienced population growth, which is projected to continue until 2030. After that year, India’s population will keep rising, whereas China’s population will decline.