birthrate

American

[burth-reyt] / ˈbɜrθˌreɪt /

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.

Etymology

Origin of birthrate

First recorded in 1855–60; birth + rate ¹

Example Sentences

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All this is happening even as birthrates have plummeted in this country for decades, reaching their lowest point ever in 2024.

From Los Angeles Times

France has built an expensive system of assistance to families with young children, but its birthrate is no higher than ours.

From The Wall Street Journal

That is the lowest number of births and lowest birthrate reported since records began in 1949, the founding of the People’s Republic of China.

From The Wall Street Journal

What are the implications of falling birthrates for investors?

From Barron's

In the Middle East and the wider world, Israel stands out for its healthy birthrate.

From The Wall Street Journal

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