October 18, 2025 5:19 pm

Vital Statistics of India 2023 based on Civil Registration System

CURRENT AFFAIRS: Civil Registration System (CRS), Registrar General of India (RGI), Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB), Registration of Births and Deaths (RBD) Act, institutional births, level of registration, infant deaths, Ministry of Home Affairs, digital registration, national database

Vital Statistics of India 2023 based on Civil Registration System

Overview

Vital Statistics of India 2023 based on Civil Registration System: The Vital Statistics of India 2023 report, compiled by the Registrar General of India (RGI) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, presents crucial demographic data on births and deaths. The report is based on the Civil Registration System (CRS), which provides a continuous record of vital events across the country.

Key Findings on Births

The number of registered births in 2023 saw a 0.9% decrease compared to 2022. The Level of Registration (LoR) for births stood at 98.4%, reflecting India’s near-universal coverage in civil registration. Urban regions recorded a higher number of births compared to rural areas.

Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB), excluding Sikkim, was 928 females per 1000 males, indicating a slight imbalance in gender ratio. Among states, Arunachal Pradesh had the highest SRB of 1,085, while Jharkhand reported the lowest at 899.

Static GK fact: The SRB is a key demographic indicator used to assess gender equity and female survival rates at birth.

Key Findings on Deaths

Registered deaths increased marginally by 0.1% compared to 2022. The Level of Registration of Deaths (LoR) reached 97.2%, with rural areas reporting more deaths than urban areas. The share of institutional deaths stood at 74.7%, reflecting improvements in healthcare access.

Infant deaths showed an increase compared to 2022, signaling the need for enhanced maternal and child health programs.

Static GK Tip: The Sample Registration System (SRS) complements CRS by providing fertility and mortality indicators through sample surveys.

Institutional and Regional Achievements

A total of 21 States/UTs achieved 100% registration of births, while 19 States/UTs reached full registration of deaths. Birth and death registrations were consistently higher among males across both rural and urban regions.

This performance underscores significant progress under India’s digital governance framework, especially after the 2023 amendments enabling electronic registration.

About the Civil Registration System

The Civil Registration System (CRS) is India’s unified mechanism for recording births, deaths, and still births. It operates under the Registration of Births and Deaths (RBD) Act, 1969, which makes reporting of these events compulsory to local registrars.

The 2023 Amendment to the RBD Act modernized the process through digital registration, allowing for the creation of national and state-level databases. This reform enhances data reliability, transparency, and ease of access for policy-making.

Static GK fact: The Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India, established in 1949, is responsible for conducting the Census of India and managing the CRS.

Static Usthadian Current Affairs Table

Vital Statistics of India 2023 based on Civil Registration System:

Topic Detail
Report Released By Registrar General of India, Ministry of Home Affairs
Report Year 2023
Sex Ratio at Birth (excluding Sikkim) 928 females per 1000 males
Highest SRB Arunachal Pradesh (1,085)
Lowest SRB Jharkhand (899)
Birth Registration Level 98.4%
Death Registration Level 97.2%
Institutional Deaths 74.7%
States with 100% Birth Registration 21
States with 100% Death Registration 19
Legal Framework Registration of Births and Deaths (RBD) Act, 1969 (amended 2023)
Key Reform Digital registration and creation of national database

 

Vital Statistics of India 2023 based on Civil Registration System
  1. Report compiled by Registrar General of India (RGI) under MHA.
  2. Based on the Civil Registration System (CRS) data for 2023.
  3. Registered births decreased by 9% compared to 2022.
  4. Birth registration level reached 4% (near-universal).
  5. Death registration level stood at 2%.
  6. Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB) was 928 females per 1000 males.
  7. Arunachal Pradesh had the highest SRB (1,085).
  8. Jharkhand reported the lowest SRB (899).
  9. Institutional deaths accounted for 7% of total deaths.
  10. 21 States/UTs achieved 100% birth registration.
  11. 19 States/UTs achieved 100% death registration.
  12. Operates under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969.
  13. 2023 amendment introduced digital registration and databases.
  14. Improves data transparency and reliability.
  15. CRS ensures continuous recording of vital events.
  16. Sample Registration System (SRS) provides supporting demographic data.
  17. Reflects India’s progress in digital governance.
  18. Urban areas recorded higher births than rural regions.
  19. Established in 1949, the RGI office also manages the Census.
  20. Vital for policy planning and demographic analysis.

Q1. Who released the Vital Statistics of India 2023 report?


Q2. What was India’s Sex Ratio at Birth (excluding Sikkim) in 2023?


Q3. Which state recorded the highest Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB)?


Q4. What was the Level of Registration (LoR) for births in 2023?


Q5. Which law governs birth and death registration in India?


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