India Fertility Rate
1.96 births per woman▼ −0.01 births per woman
Dec 2024 · Annual
India's total fertility rate fell to 1.962 births per woman in 2024, down from 1.975 in 2023. The reading matched the all-time low for the series, which began in 1960. The all-time high was 5.979 in 1964. The decline continues a long-term downward trend.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.96 births per woman | 1.98 births per woman | 5.98 births per womanDec 1964 | 1.96 births per womanDec 2024 | 1960 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age Dependency Ratio | 46.1% | 46.6% | 82.6% | 46.1% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Life Expectancy | 72.24 years | 72.00 years | 72.24 years | 45.56 years | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Fertility Rate in India averaged 2.87 births per woman from 1960 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 5.98 births per woman in Dec 1964 and a record low of 1.96 births per woman in Dec 2024. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
The total fertility rate represents the number of children a woman would have over her lifetime based on current age-specific fertility rates. It is measured in births per woman and reported annually. The series for India spans from 1960 to 2024.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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