Birthrate: meaning, definitions and examples
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birthrate
[ ˈbɜːrθreɪt ]
population statistics
Birthrate refers to the number of live births occurring among the population in a given period of time, typically expressed per 1,000 individuals per year. It is an essential statistic used in demography and public health to understand population growth and reproductive health trends. A high birthrate may lead to an increase in population, while a low birthrate can indicate potential issues such as an aging population or economic challenges. The birthrate can be influenced by various factors, including cultural norms, access to healthcare, and government policies.
Synonyms
fecundity, natality, reproductive rate
Examples of usage
- The country's birthrate has declined over the past decade.
- Demographers analyze the birthrate to predict future population trends.
- Public health initiatives aim to improve maternal health and influence birthrates.
- Countries with high birthrates may face challenges in providing adequate services.
Translations
Translations of the word "birthrate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 taxa de natalidade
🇮🇳 जनन दर
🇩🇪 Geburtenrate
🇮🇩 angka kelahiran
🇺🇦 народжуваність
🇵🇱 wskaźnik urodzeń
🇯🇵 出生率
🇫🇷 taux de natalité
🇪🇸 tasa de natalidad
🇹🇷 doğum oranı
🇰🇷 출생률
🇸🇦 معدل المواليد
🇨🇿 rodivostní míra
🇸🇰 miery pôrodnosti
🇨🇳 出生率
🇸🇮 rodnostna stopnja
🇮🇸 fæðingartala
🇰🇿 тууды көрсеткіші
🇬🇪 დაბადების მაჩვენებელი
🇦🇿 doğum nisbəti
🇲🇽 tasa de natalidad
Etymology
The term 'birthrate' is derived from the combination of 'birth', which has its origins in Old English 'byrþ', meaning 'to be born', and 'rate', which comes from the Latin 'ratem', meaning 'a reckoning, calculation'. The concept of measuring the frequency of births within a population dates back to early demographic studies in the 17th and 18th centuries when scholars began to collect data on population dynamics. As societies industrialized and modernized, understanding birthrates became crucial for planning resources such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure. In the 20th century, the study of birthrates expanded globally, particularly in the context of development and public policy, leading to terms like 'high birthrate' and 'low birthrate', which are commonly used in international discourse around demographic challenges.