India Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
India's fertility rate was 1.89 in 2025, ranked 105th globally. This represents a 4.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
India's fertility rate stood at 1.89 in 2025, a decline of +0.08 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.89 by 2025. India ranked 105th globally.
India's fertility rate has undergone significant changes over the 65-year coverage period, with the latest value standing at 1.89 in 2025, ranking 105th globally. This is a substantial decline from its all-time peak of 5.98 in 1964, reflecting improvements in healthcare, education, and family planning. The country's fertility rate has continued to decrease, reaching its all-time trough in 2025, mirroring trends in peer countries such as Gibraltar, which has a similar fertility rate of 1.88. In comparison, Viet Nam has a slightly higher fertility rate of 1.90, while Monaco also has a rate of 1.89. As India's fertility rate has now fallen below the replacement rate, the country's population growth is expected to slow, and the trend is likely to continue unless significant changes occur in family planning policies or social norms that would alter the trajectory of the fertility rate.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.86 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.89 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.89 | −0.08 | #105 |
| 2023 | 1.98 | −0.02 | #112 |
| 2022 | 1.99 | −0.02 | #112 |
| 2021 | 2.01 | −0.03 | #113 |
| 2020 | 2.05 | −0.07 | #113 |
| 2019 | 2.12 | −0.06 | #114 |
| 2018 | 2.18 | −0.01 | #114 |
| 2017 | 2.19 | −0.09 | #113 |
| 2016 | 2.28 | −0.01 | #117 |
| 2015 | 2.29 | −0.00 | #114 |
| 2014 | 2.29 | −0.11 | #114 |
| 2013 | 2.40 | −0.07 | #119 |
| 2012 | 2.47 | −0.06 | #120 |
| 2011 | 2.53 | −0.07 | #125 |
| 2010 | 2.60 | −0.08 | #128 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
India matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2010. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw fertility rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
India's fertility rate was 1.89 in 2025. Ranked 105th globally. This represents a 4.2% decrease from the previous year.
India's fertility rate peaked at 5.98 in 1964.
The lowest fertility rate in India was 1.89 in 2025.
India ranks 105th globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
India's fertility rate is projected to reach 1.89 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of India in 2025 was 1.89. This ranks 105th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_india_fertility-rate,
title = {India Fertility Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/india/fertility-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}