Question
Download Solution PDFAs per census 2011, what is the Total Fertility Rate in India? (provide an approximate range)
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 2.1 - 2.9
Key Points
- Total Fertility Rate:-
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It is a demographic indicator that measures the average number of children a woman would have during her reproductive years, usually between the ages of 15 and 49, if she were to experience the age-specific fertility rates observed in a specific population during a specific period.
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TFR is calculated by summing up the age-specific fertility rates (the number of live births to women in specific age groups) and is often expressed as the number of children per woman or per 1,000 women. It is a crucial measure for understanding population dynamics and growth.
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A TFR of around 2.1 is considered the "replacement level" fertility rate, meaning that, on average, each woman is having enough children to replace herself and her partner in the population. If the TFR is below 2.1, the population may experience a decline in the long term, while a TFR above 2.1 would result in population growth.
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As per the 2011 census, the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) in India was approximately 2.1 to 2.9.
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