Birth rate: -9 births/1,000 population Definition: This entry gives the average annual number of births during a year per 1,000 persons in the population at midyear; also known as crude birth rate. The birth rate is usually the dominant factor in determining the rate of population growth. It depends on both the level of fertility and the age structure of the population. Source: CIA World Factbook - Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of February 21, 2013 See Also |
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