The graph illustrates the population changes in India and China from 2000 to the present day, with projections extending to 2050. The vertical axis represents the total population in billions, while the horizontal axis covers the years from 2000 to 2050.
In 2000, China’s population was significantly higher than India’s, with approximately 1.26 billion people compared to India’s 1 billion. Over the next few decades, both countries experienced steady population growth. By 2020, China’s population reached about 1.43 billion, while India’s population was slightly lower at around 1.35 billion.
However, projections indicate that India’s population will surpass China’s shortly after 2020. By 2030, India’s population is expected to reach approximately 1.5 billion, overtaking China’s projected 1.46 billion. The gap between the two countries continues to widen, with India’s population projected to hit around 1.7 billion by 2050, while China’s population is expected to decline slightly to about 1.34 billion.
In summary, while both countries have experienced population growth, India’s population is projected to continue growing and surpass China’s by 2030, eventually leading to a significant divergence by 2050.