birth rate

noun

1. the ratio of live births in a specified area, group, etc, to the population of that area, etc, usually expressed per 1000 population per year

birth rate

1. The ratio of total live births to total population in a specified community or area over a specified period of time. The birth rate is often expressed as the number of live births per 1,000 of the population per year.

Example Sentences

It is also one of the fastest ageing societies, with residents often having a healthier diet but a low birth rate.

From BBC

Ukraine's birth rate is the lowest in Europe.

From BBC

The rise of tradwives might have some convinced that embracing traditionalism is the key to raising birth rates in the United States.

From Salon

Key factors largely beyond the district’s control include lower birth rates, declining immigration and the high cost of living in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times

He added: "The gap has widened over time but there was a small narrowing in the most recent year due to a static birth rate and fewer deaths."

From BBC