Definition

The number of live births in a specific area or community over a certain period, usually expressed as the number of births per 1,000 people each year.

Example

The birthrate in the country has decreased over the last decade.

Conversation

Have you seen the latest reports on the birthrate in our country?

Yeah, it's really interesting how it's been changing lately.

I wonder what factors are influencing the birthrate these days.

Probably a mix of economic conditions and family planning choices.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Birthrate is formed from "birth" (from Old English "berthan", meaning to bring forth or give life) and "rate" (from Latin "ratio", meaning a calculation or proportion). The term refers to the proportion of births in a given population over a specific time period.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bringing forth' ('birth') and measuring it as a 'proportion' ('rate') to remember that birthrate refers to the number of births in relation to the population.

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