National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6)
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India's largest household health survey, run for the Health Ministry by the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai. It tracks fertility, mother and child health, nutrition and lifestyle diseases in every State and district.
| Published by | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, with IIPS Mumbai |
|---|---|
| What it measures | Fertility, maternal care, institutional births, immunisation, child nutrition (stunting, wasting), obesity and other health indicators. |
| How often | Every few years (NFHS-5: 2019-21; NFHS-6: 2023-24) |
| Latest edition | NFHS-6, 2023-24 (fact sheets released 29 May 2026) |
India's figures
| Total fertility rate, 2023-24 | 2.0 children per woman (same as NFHS-5) |
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| Births in health facilities | 90.6% (88.6% in NFHS-5) |
| Full immunisation, children 12–23 months | 87.1% (83.8% in NFHS-5) |
| Stunting, children under 5 | 29.3% (35.5% in NFHS-5) |
| Antenatal care coverage | 95.9% (92.6% in NFHS-5) |
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