Fertility Rate

The total fertility rate (TFR) in a specific year is defined as the total number of children that would be born to each woman if she were to live to the end of her child-bearing years and give birth to children in alignment with the prevailing age-specific fertility rates.

TFR in India: Facts

  • India's Total Fertility Rate has decreased from 2.2 in 2015-16 to 2.0 at the national level, with variations observed between urban (1.6) and rural areas (2.1).
  • Replacement level fertility requires TFR to be 2.1 which ensures each generation replaces itself. An additional 0.1 child per woman accounts for ....
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