birth rate

British  

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

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birth rate Scientific  

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.

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Example Sentences

The report cites lower rates of family formation, lower immigration rates and a declining birth rate contributing to the lower housing demand.

From Los Angeles Times

The UK's falling birth rate is part of what the United Nations calls a "global fertility slump", which it puts down, in part, to money worries.

From BBC

The White House’s announcement didn’t address declining birth rates but rather helping children achieve economic stability as adults.

From The Wall Street Journal

Carvalho said fears in immigrant communities “are now exacerbating preexisting factors that were already driving statewide enrollment declines — including falling birth rates, rising housing costs and broader economic pressures.”

From Los Angeles Times

International migration has fuelled a record high in Scotland's population despite a falling birth rate.

From BBC