♦ According to the United Nations Population Fund's (UNFPA) State of World Population - 2024 report, India's population has reached an estimated 144 crore.

♦ It states that 17% of the population is aged between 10-19 years, while 26% falls within the 10-24 age bracket. The majority, comprising 68%, is within the 15-64 age group. Additionally, it was found that 7% of India's population is aged over 65 years. With men having a life expectancy of 71 years and women 74 years.