birthrate
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
The number of births per a fixed number of people in a population over a given time.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The country's _____ has declined steadily over the past two decades."
Answer: birthrate
In your own words, what does "birthrate" mean?
The number of births per a fixed number of people in a population over a given time.
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