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A note on differential fertility in Sri Lanka
1Census and Statistics, 40/3, Elie Lane, Colombo 15, Sri Lanka, Ceylon.
Demography
|February 10, 2011
Summary
This study on differential fertility in 1963 and 1970 found lower urban fertility than rural, with narrowing gaps. Regional analysis revealed consistent fertility rankings across agro-climatic zones.
Area of Science:
- Demography
- Sociology
- Population Studies
Background:
- Fertility patterns are influenced by socio-economic and regional factors.
- Understanding urban-rural and regional fertility differentials is crucial for population studies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze differential fertility based on urban-rural and regional classifications.
- To examine changes in fertility patterns between 1963 and 1970.
- To identify potential causes for observed fertility differentials.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the 1963 Census of Population and 1969-1970 Socio-Economic Survey.
- Employed complete tabulation data and records from the Registrar General's Department.
- Divided the country into four agro-climatic zones for regional analysis.
Main Results:
- Confirmed lower urban fertility compared to rural fertility in both 1963 and 1970.
- Observed a narrowing trend in urban-rural fertility differentials over time.
- Identified consistent zone-specific fertility rankings in both study years.
Conclusions:
- Urban-rural fertility differentials persist but are diminishing.
- Agro-climatic regional classifications show stable fertility ranking patterns.
- Further investigation into the causes of these fertility differentials is warranted.
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