India's population to stabilise by 2080 due to dip in fertility rate: IASP
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Why in news
The Indian Association for the Study of Population (IASP) projected that India's population will stabilize at 1.8 to 1.9 billion by 2080 due to a declining fertility rate.
Background
The IASP general secretary, Anil Chandran, stated that the fertility rate is currently below the replacement level of 2.1. The decline is linked to increased female literacy, contraceptive access, and economic opportunities for women.
Facts for Prelims
- FactReplacement level of fertility: 2.1
- FactProjected population stabilization: 1.8 to 1.9 billion by 2080
- PlaceWest Bengal and Kerala: States with significant reductions in fertility rates
- BodyIASP: Indian Association for the Study of Population
For Mains
Q. Discuss the socio-economic implications of India's declining fertility rate and the resulting demographic transition by 2080.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Demographic dividend: Transition from a young population to an aging society requiring geriatric healthcare
- Gender parity: Correlation between female literacy/economic participation and declining birth rates
- Regional disparity: Divergent fertility trends between states like West Bengal and others
Keywords: Demographic Transition · Replacement Level · Fertility Rate · Female Literacy · Population Stabilization
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