Total Fertility Rate Graph Analysis (10th Class)

 What is the graph about? 

➢ The above graph shows Fertility Rate in India, 1961 – 2011. 

➢ The total fertility rate is a measure that represents the average number of children born to a woman over her lifetime. 

 ➢ It is a crucial indicator for understanding population dynamics and demographic trends. 

2. Data (very short)

• 1961 – 5.9

• 1971 – 5.4

• 1981 – 4.6

• 1991 – 3.8

• 2001 – 3.1

• 2011 – 2.7

 Data Analysis:

 ➢ Over the past few decades, India has witnessed a significant decline in its total fertility rate. 

➢ In 1961, the Total Fertility Rate was 5.9, which indicates that on an average each woman was likely to bear five or six children. But number of children who survived was uncertain. 

➢ Present (2011) Fertility Rate in India is 2.7 

➢ In combined Andhra Pradesh Fertility Rate is 1.9. 

➢ Several socioeconomic factors contribute to the declining fertility rate in India. 

Increased urbanization, improved access to education, especially for women, and economic development have led to changing social norms, delayed marriages, and a desire for smaller families. ➢ It also effects the population change 

Conclusion/Suggestions

  Continue promoting family planning.

  Improve women’s education and health.

  Encourage awareness on the benefits of small families.