India's annual birth rate growth

From 2001 to 2021, fertility trends in India show a consistent decline. According to official statistical agencies, the number of births in 2001 was about 26 million, while in 2021 it was slightly over 22 million. The crude birth rate (births per 1,000 population) dropped from 23.7 in 2001 to 12.6 in 2021. Key factors behind this trend include the expansion of family planning, rising education levels, and accelerated urbanization.

Overall message: demographic changes observed in India indicate the country's transition toward a more favorable balance between fertility and population growth, which may have long-term effects on socio-economic processes.

Context

The decline in fertility is linked to active family planning programs, limitations on the number of children, and increasing life expectancy.