death rate

American  

[deth rayt] / 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

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death rate

For example, among those aged 30 to 34, the death rate for Georgia fathers was 120 deaths per 100,000 men compared with 231 deaths per 100,000 among Georgia men who were not fathers.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026

Hispanic women have a 40 percent higher incidence of cervical cancer and 20 percent higher death rate from it compared to non-Hispanic white women.

From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026

Young adults who have left care have a death rate around four times higher than the general population, a new review, external shows.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

The overall death rate of children has increased, too.

From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2026

The pet-hour death rate of driving versus flying, however, is about equal.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt