Assam Records Improvement in Sex Ratio, Fertility Rate Declines

Assam has shown improvement in its sex ratio at birth and a decline in Total Fertility Rate (TFR), according to recent Central government data. The state recorded a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males during 2022-24, higher than the national average of 918.

The state’s TFR dropped to 1.9 in 2024 from 2.2 in 2018, matching the national average and falling below the replacement level of 2.1. Rural Assam recorded a TFR of 2.1, while urban areas reported 1.3.

Officials said most deliveries in Assam are now institutional, with over 85 per cent taking place in government hospitals, reflecting improved healthcare access across the state.