Sample Registration System (SRS) Report 2024
Demography · Thursday, 28 May 2026
India's fertility rate has fallen below replacement level, with significant improvements in healthcare access.
Quick highlights
- Total Fertility Rate (TFR) at 1.9.
- Crude Birth Rate (CBR) at 18.3.
- Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) improved to 24.
- 95.4% of births are institutional.
Context
The Office of the Registrar General released the SRS Statistical Report 2024.
Key Facts
The report covers fertility, birth, and mortality indicators.
Significance
Highlights improvements in healthcare access and women's empowerment.
Challenges / Way Forward
Addressing regional disparities in health outcomes.
Exam Angle
Relevant for population studies and health policy.
Remember this
- TFR dropped to 1.9.
- CBR at 18.3.
- IMR at 24.
- 95.4% institutional births.