India's Population Growth Is Slowing. Here's Why That Matters.

India's population is no longer growing as fast as it once did. For the first time, the average Indian woman will have fewer than 2.1 children—down from 6 in 1951. More schooling for women and life in cities drove this shift. The challenge ahead: fewer young workers will support more retirees, straining pensions and healthcare unless the economy grows faster.