State of World Population Report 2025

On 10th June 2025, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) released the State of World Population (SOWP) Report 2025, titled "The Real Fertility Crisis: The Pursuit of Reproductive Agency in a Changing World", calling for a shift from panic over fertility rates to fulfilling unmet reproductive goals.

Key Points

Core Message: The report emphasizes that the real crisis is not population explosion or collapse, but the inability of individuals to meet their reproductive desires due to lack of agency.
India-Specific Findings: 36% of Indian adults face unintended pregnancies; 30% experience unfulfilled reproductive goals, while 23% face both.
Global Trends: One in five people globally expect not to have the number of children they desire due to economic stress, housing issues, job insecurity, and lack of partners.
Call to Action: The report urges policies that support reproductive choice through better access to contraception, childcare, secure employment, and financial support for families.