death rate

American  

[deth reyt] / ˈdɛθ ˌreɪt /

noun

1. mortality rate.

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death rate British  

noun

1. Also called (esp US): mortality rate.  the ratio of deaths in a specified area, group, etc, to the population of that area, group, etc

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Etymology

Origin of death rate

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

But that trend has ended in many places, due to the long decline in the fertility rate, an aging population and death rates that haven’t returned to prepandemic levels.

From The Wall Street Journal

Colder months are linked to significantly higher death rates from heart attacks, strokes, and coronary artery disease compared to milder periods.

From Science Daily

Still, in the case of pups, that’s four times higher than last year’s death rates.

From Los Angeles Times

The death rate has eclipsed the pace of 2025, which saw nine deaths by the end of February.

From Los Angeles Times

We can cut this death rate with early and consistent prenatal care, research has shown.

From Salon