
India’s Fertility Rate is Decreasing: Is it a Concern?
India’s fertility rate has been steadily declining. Data from the United Nations Population Division shows a drop from 6.18 in 1950 to 2.0 in 2024. Projections indicate it could further decline to 1.29 by 2050 and 1.04 by 2100. This trend affects the “replacement level” fertility rate, which is necessary to maintain population stability across…