India is still a young country as the median age of its population is

[amp_mcq option1=”Less than 25 years” option2=”Between 25 to 30 years” option3=”Between 30 to 35 years” option4=”Between 35 to 40 years” correct=”option2″]

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India is considered a young country primarily due to its low median age. The median age of India’s population is currently between 25 to 30 years (often cited around 28 or 29 years as per recent data). This indicates that half of the population is younger than this age, reflecting a significant youth demographic.

– A low median age signifies a large proportion of young people in the population.
– This demographic profile is often referred to as a “demographic dividend,” representing a potential for economic growth due to a large working-age population.

In contrast, many developed countries have a much higher median age, often above 40, indicating an aging population. While India’s median age is rising, it remains significantly lower than that of older economies, placing it among the younger countries globally.

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