Sonalde Desai

Professor at the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) and Distinguished University Professor at the University of Maryland, specializing in demography and social change; featured to discuss India's fertility trends and population implications.

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Sep 20, 2025 • 21min

What do India's declining fertility rates mean for the future?

Sonalde Desai, a demography expert and Professor at NCAER, delves into India's declining fertility rates, which have recently dipped to 1.9. She highlights significant rural trends reaching replacement levels and the stark regional disparities across the country. Desai discusses the implications of an aging population, the effects of economic changes on family structures, and the challenges of migration and infertility. Ultimately, she explores how these shifts could shape India's future demographics and policy responses.

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