India's fertility rate has dropped to 1.9 births per woman, falling below the replacement level, with the decline more pronounced among educated women.
The current fertility rate of India stands at 1.9 births per woman
Jun 07, 2026
11:02 am
What's the storyIndia's birth rate has fallen below the replacement level, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said yesterday.
He highlighted that this trend is especially prevalent among educated women in the country.
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