Definition
birthrates
noun
- the number of births per thousand people in a population during a specific time period, typically one year
Usage: plural form of birthrate; often used in demographic and statistical contexts
Examples
- Birthrates have declined significantly in many developed countries over the past decade.
- The government is concerned about falling birthrates and their impact on the economy.
- Demographers study birthrates to predict future population trends.
- Rural areas often have different birthrates compared to urban centers.
- The country’s birthrates peaked in the 1950s during the baby boom.
- Healthcare improvements can influence birthrates in developing nations.