Telanganaβs Population Growth Nears Zero: Decline in Birth Rates by 2035
By 2031-35, Telanganaβs population growth rate is expected to decline sharply, reaching an almost negligible 0.3%, highlighting a significant demographic shift.
The Crude Birth Rate (CBR) in Telangana, representing live births per 1,000 people annually, is projected to drop from 15.7 (2011-15) to 10.2 by 2031-35. Such a decline signals fewer children being born, reflecting broader societal and economic changes. Telangana will rank among the bottom three states in India, alongside Andhra Pradesh, for the lowest CBR by this time.
The Total Fertility Rate (TFR), the average number of children a woman is likely to have in her lifetime, is also expected to fall to 1.5 by 2031, below the βreplacement fertilityβ level of 2.1. This trend, observed globally in economically advancing regions, is attributed to better education, healthcare, and access to family planning resources for women.
Notably, life expectancy in Telangana will increase significantly. Between 2011-15 and 2031-35, male life expectancy will improve from 67.1 to 71.4 years, while for females, it will rise from 71.1 to 75.6 years.
According to the Population Projections for India and States 2011-2035 report, these changes are reflective of overall advancements in health, education, and socioeconomic development. However, experts caution that sustained population decline could present challenges for future workforce and economic stability.
For further insight into population trends and fertility statistics, visit United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
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