The graph illustrates the projected population trends of India and China from 2000 to 2050.
In 2000, China had a larger population of approximately 1.26 billion, while India’s was around 1 billion. However, India’s population grew at a faster rate, leading to a projected intersection around 2025 when both countries are expected to have approximately 1.4 billion people.
Beyond 2025, India’s population is anticipated to continue rising, reaching nearly 1.7 billion by 2050 while China’s population is forecasted to decline after 2030, dropping to about 1.31 billion by 2050. Which causes expectations that India’s population will surpass China’s.
Overall, while China’s population shows a peak and subsequent decline, India’s population demonstrates consistent growth, with India surpassing China as the most populous country in the world after 2025.