Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tfr

Noun

tee-eff-are

Definition

TFR stands for Total Fertility Rate, which is a demographic measure of the number of children a woman would have over her lifetime based on current age-specific birth rates.

Examples

The TFR in many developed countries has fallen below the replacement level of 2.1.
Research shows that a higher TFR can lead to rapid population growth.

Meaning

The TFR provides insight into the population growth and reproductive behavior of a specific population or country. It is commonly used by researchers and policymakers to analyze trends in fertility and population changes.