Replacement Level Reproduction

Definition

Replacement Level Reproduction refers to the number of children a couple needs to have in order to replace themselves in the population. It takes into account factors such as mortality rates and average life expectancy.

Related terms

Total Fertility Rate: The average number of children born per woman in her lifetime.

Population Growth Rate:

The rate at which a population increases or decreases over time.

Demographic Transition Model:

A model that explains how populations change over time based on birth rates, death rates, and economic development.