TFR Differences Between North and South India

 

TFR Differences Between North and South India

South Indian States: States like Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka have achieved TFRs well below the replacement level of 2.1. For example:

• Kerala: ~1.8
• Tamil Nadu: ~1.7
• Andhra Pradesh: ~1.7
• Karnataka: ~1.8
• Telangana: ~1.7

 

North Indian States: States like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh have higher TFRs, often above the replacement level. For example:

• Uttar Pradesh: ~2.4
• Bihar: ~2.9
• Rajasthan: ~2.3
• Madhya Pradesh: ~2.2