Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
natality
Noun
/neɪˈtæl.ə.ti/
Definition
The birth rate of a population; the ratio of live births in a given population to the total population.
Examples
- The natality rate in the region has increased over the last decade, indicating a growing population.
- Studies show that natality is influenced by various social and economic factors.
- Understanding natality can help governments plan for health and education services.
Meaning
Natality refers to the process of birth and the factors associated with it, particularly in statistical terms.
Synonyms
- Birth rate
- Fertility
- Reproductive rate