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Al Jazeera
2026-06-14
India's Fertility Rate Drops Below Replacement Level
India's Total Fertility Rate has declined to 1.9, falling below the global benchmark of 2.1 as citizens prioritize costs and career choices.
Indiaβs Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has dropped to 1.9 children per woman - lower than the benchmark level of 2.1.