Demography Intelligence

2024-11-18

Odisha’s Population Growth Rate Consistently Declines

Odisha’s present fertility rate is just 1.8 and it is expected to further reduce to 1.2 in 2036. This apart in three districts – Rayagada, Nabarangpur and Kandhamal — the demographic transition will be higher that is expected to exceed two, indicating a significant regional inequality in demographic transition by 2036, said noted educationist, Professor Amitabh Kundu at the Odisha Vikash Conclave 2023 organised on 7th December by CYSD in partnership with UNFPA.

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