UNFPA India
Although its fertility rate has declined from about 3.6 to 2.4 children in the last three decades, India is projected to become the world’s most populous nation by 2028, with a population of some 1.45 billion. Now a middle-income country, India has seen significant improvements in health and education but wide inequalities persist. Maternal mortality and gender discrimination remain high. Early marriage and pregnancy contribute to excessive maternal death among women under 24. The low status of women is a factor as well, one that is reflected in an extremely skewed ratio of girls to boys.
Population
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Population aged 0-14
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Population aged 15-64
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Population aged 65+
Maternal and newborn health
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Births attended by skilled health personnel
Sexual and reproductive health
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CPR any method
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Unmet need
Education
Fertility
Total fertility rate, per woman, 2010-2015
Life expectancy
Life expectancy at birth (years), 2010-2015
Harmful Practices
Child marriage by age 18, per cent, 2006-2017
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Child marriage by age 18
Population projections
Publically available population projections at national and subnational levels, disaggregated by age, sex, location were generated
Life skills programmes for girls
Advocacy platforms against harmful social norms
Child, early and forced marriage
Population projections
Publically available population projections at national and subnational levels, disaggregated by age, sex, location were generatedLife skills programmes for girls
Advocacy platforms against harmful social norms
Child, early and forced marriage
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