Birth and Death Rates

Birth and death rates are key demographic indicators that measure the number of births and deaths in a population over a specific period, usually expressed per 1,000 people per year. The birth rate indicates how quickly a population is growing, while the death rate reflects how many people are dying. Together, these rates help assess a country's population trends, health, and development. A high birth rate combined with a low death rate typically leads to population growth, whereas a low birth rate and high death rate can result in population decline.