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For 150 years before WW-II the population of India was fairly constant at approximately 250-300 million. After WW-II, the human population increased radically. It rose to 350 million by 1950, 600 million by 1975, 1 billion by 2000, and is currently over 1.3 billion. (historical population of India)

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I'm surprised the earlier population numbers are so high. I expected far fewer persons. With large population explosions in the 1900's.

It should be noted the chart's numbers are not comparable. Prior to 1900, the number included Burma and Pakistan. After that some time these populations were excluded (?). Pakistan probably includes Bangladesh as well. If one compares 1900 to 1930, the population is very similar, perhaps because some regions are now excluded.

But I am surprised by the 1800's population numbers. Unexpected. I have trouble believing those numbers.

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