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India’s Fertility Rate
June 1 , 2026
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- The Sample Registration System (SRS) Statistical Report 2024 was recently released by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India, under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- India’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) declined to 1.9 children per woman in 2024, falling below the replacement level of 2.1.
- The Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) improved to 24 deaths per 1,000 live births, while the Under-Five Mortality Rate (U5MR) declined to 28 deaths per 1,000 live births.
- Around 95.4% of all births in India took place in hospitals and other health institutions, indicating improved access to maternal and child healthcare services.
- The working-age population (15–59 years) increased to 66.4%, while the elderly population aged 60 years and above reached 9.7% of the total population.
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