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.

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.