Mortality in India

Mortality, the incidence of death within a population, is a crucial demographic indicator for understanding population dynamics, public health, and social well-being. It reflects the overall health conditions, disease burden, and the effectiveness of healthcare systems within a society. Mortality is not evenly distributed across populations and is influenced by various factors, including age, gender, socioeconomic status, and geography.

The concept of mortality can be dissected into several measures, such as the crude death rate, infant mortality rate, and life expectancy. These indicators provide insights into a population’s immediate and long-term health outcomes. For instance, declining infant mortality rates and rising life expectancy often point to improvements in healthcare access, nutrition, and living conditions.

Mortality data also plays a critical role in policy-making, particularly in the design of interventions aimed at reducing preventable deaths. In the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) context, reducing premature mortality from diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and infectious diseases remains a key target. Understanding mortality patterns helps demographers, public health experts, and policymakers identify vulnerable groups and allocate resources effectively to improve population health and longevity.

This compilation of statistical data on mortality in India, along with its states and union territories, across various socio-economic parameters, offers a comprehensive overview to facilitate informed decision-making on policy matters.

Mortality Rate