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Fertility Rate - Andaman and Nicobar
June 11 , 2026
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- The Andaman and Nicobar Islands recorded India's lowest TFR (Total Fertility Rate) in NFHS-6 (National Family Health Survey-6).
- The Union Territory recorded a TFR of 0.9, the lowest in India.
- A replacement-level fertility rate is 2.1, the level needed to maintain a stable population.
- The TFR in Andaman and Nicobar declined from 1.4 in NFHS-4 to 0.9 in NFHS-6.
- The share of children below five years decreased from 5.3% to 3.7%, while the population aged 60 years and above increased to 12.6%.
- Preschool attendance among children aged 2–4 years declined from 88.5% to 66.2%.
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