National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), India, 2019-21: Rajasthan

The average household size is 4.8 members, with 2.5 children under the age of 15. Education levels vary across the state, with 44% of women and 63% of men aged 15-49 having completed secondary education or higher. Fertility rates in Rajasthan are higher than the national average, with a total fertility rate (TFR) of 2.8 children per woman. The TFR has declined from 3.4 in 2005-06 to 2.8 in 2019-21. The fertility rate is higher in rural areas (3.1) compared to urban areas (2.2). The mean ideal family size is 2.5 children, with 22% of women desiring no more children. Access to family planning services is limited, with 44% of married women using a modern contraceptive method. The use of modern contraceptive methods is higher among women with higher education (63%) and those living in urban areas (55%). The most commonly used contraceptive methods are the pill (24%), injectables (20%), and condoms (17%). Infant and child mortality rates are higher in Rajasthan compared to the national average. The under-five mortality rate is 44 deaths per 1,000 live births, while the infant mortality rate is 32 deaths per 1,000 live births. The mortality rates are higher in rural areas (46 and 34, respectively) compared to urban areas (36 and 26, respectively). Maternal health indicators in Rajasthan are concerning, with a maternal mortality ratio of 130 deaths per 100,000 live births. The percentage of births attended by a skilled birth attendant is 73%, with a higher percentage in urban areas (84%) compared to rural areas (68%). The percentage of women receiving antenatal care is 93%, with a higher percentage in urban areas (96%) compared to rural areas (90%). Breastfeeding practices in Rajasthan are common, with 94% of infants initiated within the first hour of birth. The percentage of infants exclusively breastfed for the first six months is 44%. The percentage of women receiving iron and folic acid supplements during pregnancy is 83%, with a higher percentage in urban areas (90%) compared to rural areas (78%). Adult health and healthcare indicators in Rajasthan are concerning, with a high prevalence of anaemia (44%) and hypertension (24%). The percentage of adults with access to healthcare services is 83%, with a higher percentage in urban areas (92%) compared to rural areas (78%).