Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:35pm on 21 Mar 2024,Thursday India
India's fertility rate has plummeted from nearly 6.2 in 1950 to under 2 in 2021, with projections indicating a further drop to 1.29 by 2050, as per a Lancet study. Globally, fertility rates mirrored this trend, declining from over 4.8 children per woman in 1950 to 2.2 in 2021, with estimates suggesting a decrease to 1.8 by 2050. The study highlights challenges faced by low-income countries with persistently high fertility rates, emphasizing the need for improved access to education and contraceptives. Experts stress the importance of proactive policy measures to address implications such as an ageing population and labour shortages.
