India’s fertility rate falls below replacement level; highest in Bihar, lowest in Delhi
- Posted on May 24, 2026
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India’s fertility rate falls below replacement level; highest in Bihar, lowest in Delhi
India's birth rate has fallen below the replacement level. Most states now have fewer than 2.1 children per woman. Bihar and Uttar Pradesh remain above this mark. Delhi has the lowest rate. The country's working-age population is growing, but the elderly population is also increasing. Experts predict fertility rates will continue to decline.
