Crude birth rate
Definition
The crude birth rate refers to the number of live births per 1,000 individuals in a population within a specific time period.
Analogy
Think of the crude birth rate as a "baby boom meter" that measures how many babies are being born in a population. It helps us understand the growth and dynamics of a population.
Related terms
Fertility Rate: The fertility rate is the average number of children born to women in their reproductive years.
Population Growth Rate: The population growth rate is the percentage change in population size over a specific time period, taking into account both births and deaths.
Replacement Level Fertility: Replacement level fertility is the total fertility rate needed for a population to replace itself without immigration, typically around 2.1 children per woman.
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