Fertility rate

Fertility rate refers to the average number of children born to a woman during her reproductive years. It is an important demographic indicator that helps understand population trends and dynamics. The fertility rate is typically measured as the total fertility rate (TFR) or the crude birth rate (CBR).

TFR represents the number of children a woman would have over her lifetime if she were to experience the age-specific fertility rates observed in a given year. CBR, on the other hand, is the number of live births per 1,000 population in a specific year.

The fertility rate is influenced by various factors, including cultural norms, socioeconomic conditions, access to healthcare and family planning, education levels, and government policies. A high fertility rate can lead to population growth, while a low fertility rate can pose challenges such as an aging population and potential labor shortages.

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