‘Even Pakistan is younger’: Sanjeev Sanyal warns of India’s aging cities, says it’s time to move past family planning
- Posted on July 1, 2025
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‘Even Pakistan is younger’: Sanjeev Sanyal warns of India’s aging cities, says it’s time to move past family planning

Economist Sanjeev Sanyal warns that India's population trends indicate a long-term decline, with fertility rates falling below replacement levels in many regions. He highlights the aging population, potential labor shortages in the South, and the challenges of reversing this demographic shift. Sanyal emphasizes that India is not the youngest country and needs to address these issues proactively.