According to the National Family Health Survey or NFHS-5 released in 2022, what is India's Total Fertility Rate?

Key Points

• India's Total Fertility Rate (TFR) according to NFHS-5 released in 2022 is 2.
• The Total Fertility Rate (TFR) is the average number of children a woman would have if she were to live to the end of her childbearing years.
• A TFR of 2.1 is considered the replacement level fertility, where the population would remain stable.
• India's TFR has been declining over the years due to increased access to contraceptives and family planning services.

Additional Information

• National Family Health Survey (NFHS)
  • NFHS is a large-scale, multi-round survey conducted across India to collect information on various aspects of population, health, and nutrition.
  • It is conducted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
  • The survey provides essential data for policy and program planning, monitoring, and evaluation.
  • NFHS-5 is the fifth round of the survey, conducted in 2019-2021.
• Total Fertility Rate (TFR)
  • The Total Fertility Rate (TFR) is a demographic measure used to estimate the average number of children a woman will have during her lifetime.
  • TFR is an important indicator of population growth and replacement level.
  • A TFR of 2.1 is generally considered to be the replacement level, where the population would remain stable.
  • Factors affecting TFR include access to contraception, education, healthcare, and socio-economic conditions.
• Replacement Level Fertility
  • Replacement level fertility is the total fertility rate at which women give birth to enough babies to sustain population levels.
  • The replacement level fertility for most countries is about 2.1 children per woman.
  • This level compensates for children who do not survive to adulthood and women who do not reproduce.
  • Achieving replacement level fertility is crucial for maintaining population stability and avoiding rapid population decline or growth.