India's peak population is likely to be 1.701 billion, and the country is expected to reach that mark in 2062, according to the United Nations (UN) World Population Prospects report released recently. This means it has 38 years before it hits its population peak.

• India is the most populous country in the world and is likely to remain so until the end of the century, 
• According to the data shared by the UN, India's population will start declining between January and July 2062.
• That year, India is likely to add 222,000 people to its population. After that, India's population will start declining.
• The report also showed that currently, India is the most populous country in the world. It is home to 1.451 billion people. It is followed by China at 1.419 billion and the United States at 345 million.