birthrate
noun
the proportion of births to the total population in a place in a given time, usually expressed as a quantity per 1000 of population.
birthrates
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pluralof birthrate.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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After years of growth, the pipeline of 18-year-olds is dwindling because of lower birthrates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
In recent years, American immigration advocates have argued that falling birthrates create a need for more immigrant labor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
In a working paper posted to the National Bureau of Economic Research’s website this month, the economists looked both across communities within the U.S. and across countries to analyze how economies respond to lower birthrates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
The ability to assimilate newcomers has always been an American strength, while falling birthrates will soon make that an even greater American advantage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
Take a look at the following chart, which shows the birthrates in the United States from 1910 to 1950.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
