India's birth rate has dropped below the replacement level. This trend is particularly noticeable among educated women. The nation's fertility rate now stands at 1.9 births per woman. This signifies a demographic shift for the world's most populous country. Experts note persistent inequalities despite progress in health and education.

India’s total fertility rate drops to 1.9 children per woman, raising concerns over future labour shortages, ageing society and long-term population decline.

Elon Musk's comment on India's falling birth rate has gone viral. India's total fertility rate has now dropped below the replacement level. This trend is observed across the…

India's birth rate has dropped below the replacement level. This trend is particularly noticeable among educated women. The nation's fertility rate now stands at 1.9 births per…

India’s birth rate has fallen below replacement. Among those most educated, India’s birth rate fell below replacement many years ago.