State/UT-wise percentage of households using iodized salt during 2015-16

As per National Family Health Survey, increasing trend has been seen in India in percentage of households using iodized salt from 76.1 % in 2012-13 (NFHS-3) and 93.1% in 2015-16 (NFHS-4).

Assam and Sikkim have highest percentage of households using iodized salt99.6% during 2015-16 (NFHS-4). Dadra & Nagar Haveli has lowest percentage of households using iodized salt70.7% during 20zed15-16 (NFHS-4)in comparison to other states.

Seven States/UTs viz. Odisha, Haryana, Puducherry, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Dadra & Nagar Haveli are below the National value 93.1% during 2015-16 (NFHS-4).

Note: NA: Not Available; NFHS: National Family Health Survey; NFHS-4 conducted during 2015-16 and NFHS-3 conducted during 2005-06.

Dataset URL: https://data.gov.in/catalog/key-indicators-national-family-health-survey-nfhs

Resource Title: All India level and State-wise Key Indicators of NFHS-3 and NFHS-4