CRS 2024 report shows over 99% birth and death registration, improving sex ratio at birth
India's Civil Registration System (CRS) 2024 report indicates significant improvement in birth and death registration, with 99.1% of births and 99.4% of deaths registered in 2024. The report also shows an improving, though uneven, sex ratio at birth (SRB) across states, with the national average at 917 females per 1,000 males. While Kerala, Arunachal Pradesh, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands are top performers, Nagaland, Lakshadweep, and Jharkhand show the weakest figures. The increased registration coverage provides a clearer picture of the country's demographic transition, reflecting better capture of vital statistics rather than sharp rises in fertility or mortality.
Key Points
- The CRS 2024 report indicates near-full coverage for birth and death registrations in India.
- The national sex ratio at birth (SRB) has improved to 917 females per 1,000 males, though progress is uneven across states.
- States like Kerala, Arunachal Pradesh, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands show high SRB, while Nagaland, Lakshadweep, and Jharkhand have the lowest.
- Improved registration offers a clearer and more comprehensive picture of India's demographic transition.
Exam Facts
- The CRS 2024 report shows 99.1% birth registration and 99.4% death registration in 2024.
- India's sex ratio at birth is 917 females per 1,000 males.
- Arunachal Pradesh recorded the highest SRB at 1,050, while Nagaland and Lakshadweep recorded the lowest at 865.
- Registered births rose from 2.52 crore in 2023 to 2.54 crore in 2024, and deaths from 86.6 lakh to 89.4 lakh.
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