54.3% 60 years and over:12.8% Urbanisation Birth rate Source: Kerala Department of Economics and Statistics | Vital statistics Birth data by religion 17.1 births/1,000 population (1994–2001 est.) Birth Rate was 17.1 in 1994–2001 (20.3 in 1984–1990 & 25.0 in 1974–1980). Pathanamthitta (14.5 in 1994–2001, 17.2 in 1984–1990 & NA in 1974–1980) had the lowest TBR and Malappuram(22.4, 29.5 & 33.6) had the highest TBR. According to the 2011 Census, Thiruvalla taluk has the lowest birth rate and Tirurangadi taluk has the highest birth rate. Lowest Birth Rate (2011): Thiruvalla – 10.63 per 1,000 Mallappally – 10.69 per 1,000 Kozhenchery – 10.86 per 1,000 Chengannur – 10.93 per 1,000 Adoor – 11.09 per 1,000 Highest Birth Rate (2011): Tirurangadi – 19.99 per 1,000 Ernad – 19.68 per 1,000 Perinthalmanna – 19.43 per 1,000 Tirur – 19.16 per 1,000 Nilambur – 18.34 per 1,000 Vital stats for the year 2011: In 2007, 61.55% of the deaths were reported from Hindus, 17.50% from Muslims and, 19.75% from Christians. In 2008, 61.01% of the deaths were reported from Hindus, 17.82% from Muslims and, 20.06% from Christians. In 2010, 60.79% of the deaths were reported from Hindus, 18.31% from Muslims and, 20.36% from Christians. In 2011, 60.45% of the deaths were reported from Hindus, 18.48% from Muslims and, 20.56% from Christians. In 2018, 60.54% of the deaths were reported from Hindus, 19.15% from Muslims and, 19.86% from Christians. Net migration rate (-)3.1 migrant(s)/1,000 population (1991 est.) Of the emigrants from Kerala, 42.2% were Muslims, 36.6% were Hindus and 21.2% were Christians in 1992–93. The most preferred destination was Saudi Arabia (37.8%), followed by UAE (25.9%), Other Gulf countries (13.0%), Oman (11.8%), Other Countries (7.5%) and USA(3.8%). Sex ratio According to the 2011 census, women outnumber men in all the districts of Kerala with the highest proportion in Kannur and Pathanamthitta districts. Vital statistics Life expectancy at birth Life expectancy at birth is 78 years. In 1991, Kerala had the lowest TFR (Children born per women) in the whole of India. Hindus had a TFR of 1.66, Christians had 1.78 and Muslims had 2.97. In 2000, the TFR was 1.73 with Muslims having 2.28, Nairs having a TFR of 1.47 and Syrian Christians having TFR of 1.55. TFR for Scheduled Castes was 1.52 in 1997–98 and 1.37 in 1992–93. The lowest Fertility rate recorded anywhere in India is TFR of 1.17 for Vettuvan caste in Kerala.