The death rate is the average number of deaths for every 1,000 people in a population during a specific time, typically one year.

It is a key indicator of a country’s standard of living, medical services, and general health. Generally, death rates are higher in developing countries because of challenges like:

• Limited access to healthcare
• Poor sanitation
• Lower nutrition levels
• Higher spread of infectious diseases

As nations develop and improve their medical care, nutrition, and living conditions, death rates typically go down. This process is a core part of the demographic transition model.