Abstract |
This research note presents estimates of fertility in Indonesia using data from the 1985 Intercensal Survey. Calculations involve adjustment of numbers of births reported from the 1st day of 1985 to the midpoint of the interview period to extrapolate the number of births for all of 1985. Results are calculations of total fertility for 1980 and 1985 and estimates for the late 1960's, considered the base level of fertility prior to implementation of the family planning program. Change across Indonesia has been dramatic, with no province of Sumatra having a rate over 4.75 and no province of Kalimantan with a rate over 3.5. Declines in total fertility rate and crude birth rate in relation to government target of a 50% reduction by 1990 show the current trend to be on course towards achieving this goal. |