Part 2: So what would most likely happen in 2028?

Part II: So what will most likely happen in 2028?*

Population Predictions for 2028:

India and China are currently approx. 150 million people apart as far as population is concerned. That sounds like a lot but it isn't if you consider that India has 1,200 million people (1.2 billion) and China has 1,350 million people (1.35 billion). By 2028, India and China should be in a tie game, each with approx. 1.45 billion or 1,450 million. From here on, India's population will start to increase even more while China's will most likely start to decline making India the world's most populous country.

What India should do:

 India will most likely either have to reclaim a ton of land from the ocean or follow China's new law of "One child per family" to sustain so many people. Or maybe they could establish a settlement on say, the Moon or Mars or whatever :–). 

What will happen if India doesn't do anything:

Whatever the solution, India must do something fast or there could be consequences like famine, crime, war, and economic crisis.

*If you haven't done so already, check out Part 1
Author: Avi Goel

Part 1: Current and Recent Stats

Population in India and China. What will happen by 2028?

Author: Avi Goel

Part I: Current and Recent Stats 2000-2013

First of all, let's start with locating the 2 countries. Here is India's location:

And here's China's location:

Now, before we go into the population of each country, let's find out the total global population. As of 2013, the world population is approx. 7,100,000,000 (7 billion, 100 million) according to the U.S. Census Bureau. I also recommend that you check out the U.S. Census Bureau Population Clock. Anyway, India's current population as of 2011 is approx. 1.21 billion according to the Indian Census, an 18% increase from their last census in 2001. China's population as of 2010 is 1.34 billion according to their census, an increase of 7% from their last census in 2000*.

Also, remember to check out Part 2!

*Please note that this figure does not include Taiwan which declares itself independent.