Total Fertility Rate (TFR) models

Total Fertility Rate (TFR) models estimate the average number of children a woman would have over her lifetime based on current age-specific birth rates. These models analyze data on births at different ages to predict future population trends. They help demographers understand whether a population is growing, shrinking, or remaining stable. TFR is useful for planning resources like healthcare, education, and social services, and reflects broader social and economic factors influencing reproductive behavior. Essentially, TFR models provide a snapshot of potential long-term family size patterns within a population.