The median age in India was 32.4 years old in 2020, meaning half the population was older than that, half younger. This figure was lowest in 1970, at 17.3 years, and was projected to increase to 50.4 years old by 2100.
Aging in India
India has the second largest population in the world, after China. Because of the significant population growth of the past years, the age distribution remains skewed in favor of the younger age bracket. This tells a story of rapid population growth, but also of a lower life expectancy.
Economic effects of a young population
Many young people means that the Indian economy must support a large number of students, who demand education from the economy but cannot yet work. Educating the future workforce will be important, because the economy is growing as well and is one of the largest in the world. Failing to do this could lead to high youth unemployment and political consequences. However, a productive and young workforce could provide huge economic returns for India.
India: Average age of the population from 1950 to 2100
(median age in years)
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