Birth Rate (Noun)
Meaning
The ratio of live births in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 population per year.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The country's birth rate has been declining steadily over the past decade due to increased access to family planning resources.
- In many developing countries, high birth rates are a major challenge for economic development and poverty reduction.
- The birth rate in the city has been affected by the recent economic downturn, with many couples choosing to delay starting a family.
- According to the World Health Organization, the global birth rate has been declining since the 1960s, but still varies significantly between regions.
- The government has implemented policies aimed at increasing the birth rate, including cash incentives for families with multiple children.