Why is there variation in India’s fertility rates? | Explained
What is the Total Fertility Rate of India? How does it impact policy interventions?
India's fertility rates exhibit significant variation across different regions, according to the latest Sample Registration System (SRS) Statistical Report of 2021. Despite the national average Total Fertility Rate (TFR) remaining consistent at 2.0, similar to the 2020 report, there are stark regional differences. Bihar recorded the highest TFR at 3.0, while West Bengal and Delhi reported the lowest at 1.4.
Over the past decade, from 2009-11 to 2019-21, TFR has generally been declining both nationally and at the state level, although at varying rates.
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