birthrate

Plural: birthrates

Noun

the ratio of live births in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 population per year
The ratio of total live births to total population for a specific community or nation in a specified period; often expressed in births per thousand per year.

Origin / Etymology

From birth + rate.

Synonyms

birth rate, fertility, fertility rate, natality

Antonyms

death rate

Scrabble Score: 14

birthrate: valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
birthrate: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
birthrate: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

birthrate is a valid Words With Friends word