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India's Fertility Rate Drops Below Replacement Level

Updated 2026-06-14 06:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

India’s Total Fertility Rate has fallen to 1.9 children per woman, below the benchmark level of 2.1. The trend reflects a significant demographic shift impacting costs and career choices for Indians.

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Al Jazeera

Costs, careers and choice: Why Indians are having fewer children

India’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has dropped to 1.9 children per woman - lower than the benchmark level of 2.1.

2026-06-14 06:09 UTC