World region · 6 countries profiled
Generation Alpha & Beta
in South Asia
Both cohorts across 6 countries, aggregated — with the fertility, schooling and connectivity figures that explain the totals, and the country-by-country detail underneath.
South Asia has approximately 463.1 million Generation Alpha people across 6 profiled countries — about 24.1% of the global cohort — with a population-weighted fertility rate of 2.2 and a median age of 28. Its child population is shrinking, projected -9.7% by 2040.
24.1% of the global Alpha cohort, across 6 countries.
Larger than the Alpha cohort — this region grows.
All of them Generation Beta.
Median age 28, fertility 2.2.
Countries with a growing child population
Countries with a shrinking child population
Under 15, population-weighted
Child population to 2040 (−9.7%)
South Asia against the world average
Regional figures are population-weighted, so a country of 230 million counts for more than one of 5 million. An unweighted average of the same countries would look very different and would mean very little.
Split by direction
Growing child populations
Shrinking child populations
Country by country
All 6 countries in South Asia
| Country | Gen Alpha | Share of pop. | Under 15 | Fertility | Median age | School starts | To 2040 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 327m | 22.6% | 24% | 2 | 29 | 6 | ↓ −13% |
| Pakistan | 80m | 31.7% | 35% | 3.4 | 21 | 5 | ↑ +14% |
| Bangladesh | 44m | 25.1% | 25% | 2.1 | 28 | 6 | ↓ −15% |
| Nepal | 8m | 26.7% | 27% | 1.9 | 25 | 5 | ↓ −12% |
| Sri Lanka | 4m | 17.4% | 22% | 1.9 | 34 | 5 | ↓ −20% |
| Maldives | 101k | 19% | 19% | 1.5 | 33 | 6 | ↓ −26% |
Frequently asked
How many Gen Alpha people are in South Asia?
Approximately 463.1 million across the 6 countries profiled in the region, about 24.1% of the global Generation Alpha cohort.
How many Gen Beta children will be born in South Asia?
About 471.1 million between 2025 and 2039, at roughly 89,740 births a day today.
What is the fertility rate in South Asia?
The population-weighted average is 2.2 children per woman, against a replacement level of 2.1 and a world average of about 2.2.
Is the child population in South Asia growing or shrinking?
It is shrinking. Of 6 countries, 1 have a growing under-15 population and 5 a shrinking one.
Which country in South Asia has the most Gen Alpha?
India, with about 327 million.
The other regions
Sub-Saharan Africa
490.4 million Generation Alpha
East Asia & Pacific
414.8 million Generation Alpha
Middle East & North Africa
182.2 million Generation Alpha
Europe & Central Asia
146.5 million Generation Alpha
Latin America
119.9 million Generation Alpha
North America
99 million Generation Alpha
Oceania
6.2 million Generation Alpha
AlphaBetaMinds (2026). Generation Alpha and Generation Beta in South Asia. Retrieved from https://alphabetaminds.com/regions/south-asia