Jamaica Death rate

Death rate: 6.43 deaths/1,000 population (July 2009 est.)

Year	Death rate	Rank	Percent Change	Date of Information
2003	5.42	189		2003 est.
2004	5.37	186	-0.92 %	2004 est.
2005	6.47	150	20.48 %	2005 est.
2006	6.52	150	0.77 %	2006 est.
2007	6.59	143	1.07 %	2007 est.
2008	6.37	147	-3.34 %	2008 est.
2009	6.43	148	0.94 %	July 2009 est.

Definition: This entry gives the average annual number of deaths during a year per 1,000 population at midyear; also known as crude death rate. The death rate, while only a rough indicator of the mortality situation in a country, accurately indicates the current mortality impact on population growth. This indicator is significantly affected by age distribution, and most countries will eventually show a rise in the overall death rate, in spite of continued decline in mortality at all ages, as declining fertility results in an aging population.

Source: CIA World Factbook - Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of September 17, 2009

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