birthrate
/ˈbɜrθˌreɪt/
noun
- The number of live births per 1,000 people in a population over a specific period, usually a year.
- Governments often create policies to influence the birthrate.
- A high birthrate can put pressure on schools and healthcare systems.
- The country's birthrate has been declining for the past decade.
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