B2nounsociety
US/ˈbɜːrθ.reɪt/
UK/ˈbɜːθ.reɪt/
the number of babies born in a year for every 1,000 people in a place
In context
The country's birthrate has fallen steadily over the last thirty years.
A low birthrate means there will be fewer workers in the future.
The government offers tax benefits to families in order to raise the birthrate.
Words that go with birthrate
adjective + noun
- falling birthrateA falling birthrate is changing the shape of the population.
- low birthrateJapan has a low birthrate and an aging population.
verb + noun
- raise the birthrateSome countries pay parents to raise the birthrate.
noun + preposition
- decline in the birthrateThe decline in the birthrate worries economists.
noun + noun
- birthrate and death rateThe birthrate and death rate are almost equal.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The birthrate is decreasing down.Correct: The birthrate is decreasing.