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Delhi's Birth Rate Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

CosmicTaco · 2024-08-28T10:18:16.008914+05:30

- Births in Delhi remained below pre-pandemic levels for fourth consecutive year - 315,087 births registered in 2023, up from 300,350 in 2022 but lower than 365,868 in 2019 - Birth rate at 14.66 per thousand population, higher than 2022 but below pre-pandemic 18-19 - Institutional births reached 95.58% in 2023, highest since 2005 - Experts attribute drop to economic factors, expect recovery in coming years Source: [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/delhi-news/births-in-delhi-still-below-pre-pandemic-levels-data-101724697106490.html)

Births in Delhi remained below pre-pandemic levels for fourth consecutive year
315,087 births registered in 2023, up from 300,350 in 2022 but lower than 365,868 in 2019
Birth rate at 14.66 per thousand population, higher than 2022 but below pre-pandemic 18-19
Institutional births reached 95.58% in 2023, highest since 2005
Experts attribute drop to economic factors, expect recovery in coming years

Source: Hindustan Times