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birth rate / natality
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/nɐtɐliˈðaðɨ/na·ta·li·da·de
Definition
1The number of births occurring in a population during a given period, usually expressed per thousand inhabitants per year.
Usage examples
“The birth rate in Portugal has been declining in recent decades.”
“Policies to encourage the birth rate were implemented to combat population aging.”
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birth ratenatality ratedeclining birth ratehigh birth rate