1.9 children per woman: India’s fertility rate falls below replacement level
- India’s total fertility rate TFR has fallen to 1.9 children per woman, below the replacement level of 2.1 for the first time, SRS data shows.
- The rate has dropped sharply from 2.3 a decade ago, continuing India’s long-term decline in fertility.
- A fertility rate below 2.1 could lead to an ageing population and a smaller workforce over time, raising economic concerns.
- India’s fertility decline comes as more states fall below the replacement level, reflecting changing family sizes and demographic trends.
Source: etnownews.com
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