The birth rate measures the number of live births for every 1,000 people in a population during a specific time, typically one year.

This metric is an essential demographic indicator used to understand population growth and a nation’s development level. Patterns often show the following:

• Higher birth rates are common in less developed countries.
• These rates are often linked to limited contraception, lower levels of education for women, and high infant mortality rates.
• As countries become more developed and urbanised, birth rates usually decrease.