Kerala Population to Peak Near 2041, Then Fall: IIMAD-PFI Study
Why in the news
A new national-level demographic report looks ahead to 2051 and finds Kerala heading towards a population peak and then a gradual fall as it grows older.
Key facts
- Report by IIMAD (International Institute of Migration and Development) and PFI (Population Foundation of India).
- Projection period: up to 2051.
- Kerala’s population peaks around 2041, then enters a slow decline.
- Kerala will become India’s oldest State because of rapid ageing.
| Item | Finding |
|---|---|
| Authors | IIMAD and Population Foundation of India |
| Projection to | 2051 |
| Population trend | Rises until about 2041, then declines slowly |
| Ageing | Rapid; Kerala to become India’s oldest State |
Exam note
The report is described as a national-level demographic study; only Kerala’s trajectory was highlighted in the news.
Exam angle
- Bodies: IIMAD and Population Foundation of India.
- State in focus: Kerala.
- Turning point year: 2041.