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Birthrate

noun

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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... 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.

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