Published: 18 October 2025Governance
Civil Registration System Report 2023: 2.52 Crore Births Registered
The Civil Registration System (CRS) Report for 2023 recorded 2.52 crore births, a decline of 2.32 lakh from 2022, alongside 86.6 lakh registered deaths. The national sex ratio at birth remains skewed, with Bihar recording 900 and Jharkhand 899 while Arunachal Pradesh leads at 1,085.
Overall registration coverage reached 98.4%, with 74.7% of births being institutional (hospital-based). Eleven States and UTs achieved over 90% timely registration within 21 days. The declining birth trend reflects improved education, urbanisation, and family planning access. Rajasthan's birth registration rate has improved significantly, reaching 97.8% in 2023, up from 89.2% in 2018, aided by the state's Aadhaar-linked birth registration initiative.
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How many births were registered in India in 2023 according to the Civil Registration System report?
The **Civil Registration System (CRS) Report for 2023** recorded **2.52 crore births**, a decline of **2.32 lakh from 2022**, alongside **86.6 lakh registered deaths**. Overall birth registration coverage reached **98.4%**.
What is India's sex ratio at birth according to CRS 2023?
India's **national sex ratio at birth remains skewed** according to CRS 2023. **Bihar and Jharkhand recorded 900** (girls per 1,000 boys) while **Arunachal Pradesh leads at 1,085**. Overall, the trend shows declining births reflecting improved family planning.
What is the birth registration coverage rate in India as of 2023?
India's overall **birth registration coverage reached 98.4%** in 2023, with **74.7% of births being institutional** (hospital-based). **Eleven States and UTs** achieved over 90% timely registration within 21 days.
What percentage of births in India are institutional?
**74.7% of births in India are institutional** (hospital/facility-based) as per CRS 2023. Overall birth registration coverage is **98.4%**, with 11 states and UTs achieving over 90% timely registration within the mandatory 21-day window.
Which states have the best and worst sex ratio at birth in India according to CRS 2023?
According to **CRS 2023**, **Arunachal Pradesh** has the best sex ratio at birth at **1,085 girls per 1,000 boys**. **Bihar and Jharkhand** record the lowest at **900**, significantly below the natural ratio and the national average.
