birth rate

noun

1. the ratio of live births in a specified area, group, etc, to the population of that area, etc, usually expressed per 1000 population per year

birth rate

1. The ratio of total live births to total population in a specified community or area over a specified period of time. The birth rate is often expressed as the number of live births per 1,000 of the population per year.

Example Sentences

The reasons for the fall in numbers are multiple - falling birth rates, Brexit, gentrification and the cost of living in London are all contributing factors.

From BBC

In 2023, birth rates - which have been falling for several years - hit an all-time low in England and Wales.

From BBC

They have become the poster children for pronatalism, a movement that believes falling birth rates are a big problem for society.

From BBC

Taiwan’s birth rate has fallen so low that it’s considered a national crisis, prompting the government to provide more financial support and matchmaking services for singles.

From Los Angeles Times

Pupil numbers in London have been in decline for a number of years and are projected to fall further because of a drop in the birth rate.

From BBC