Daily Current Affairs / UNFPA Report: 38% of Indian Families Unable to Have Desired Number of Children Due to Economic Pressure:
Category : Business and economics Published on: June 16 2025
The UNFPA’s 2025 State of World Population Report has revealed that financial hardship is a major barrier to family planning for Indian households. Despite achieving a $4 trillion GDP milestone, 38% of families report having fewer children than desired. India’s fertility rate has dropped to 1.9—below the 2.1 replacement level—indicating potential future demographic challenges.
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