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Birthrate   /bˈərθrˌeɪt/   Listen
Birthrate

noun
1.
The ratio of live births in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 population per year.  Synonyms: birth rate, fertility, fertility rate, natality.






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"Birthrate" Quotes from Famous Books



... Verde's low per capita GDP reflects a poor natural resource base, serious water shortages exacerbated by cycles of long-term drought, and a high birthrate. The economy is service oriented, with commerce, transport, and public services accounting for 60% of GDP. Although nearly 70% of the population lives in rural areas, the share of agriculture in GNP is only 13%, of which fishing accounts for 4%. About ...
— The 1996 CIA Factbook • United States. Central Intelligence Agency.



Words linked to "Birthrate" :   birth rate, fertility rate, fertility, natality, rate



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