Factors that affect population growth

The overarching factor that affects population growth is low socio-economic development. (Link literacy and population rates- TFR)

♤ For example, Uttar Pradesh has a literacy rate of 56%; only 14% of the women receive complete antenatal care. Uttar Pradesh records an average of four children per couple.

♤ In contrast, in Kerala almost every person is literate and almost every woman receives antenatal care. Kerala records an average of two children per couple.