Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
The crude death rate refers to the number of deaths per 1,000 individuals in a population within a specific time period.
Related terms
Life Expectancy: Life expectancy is the average number of years an individual can expect to live based on current mortality rates.
Infant Mortality Rate: The infant mortality rate is the number of deaths among infants under one year old per 1,000 live births.
Age Structure Diagrams (Population Pyramids): Age structure diagrams show the distribution of different age groups within a population and help analyze demographic trends.