Declining birth rates

Definition

Declining birth rates refer to a decrease in the number of births per 1,000 people in a population over a specified period of time. This can result from factors such as increased access to contraception, women's empowerment, and improved healthcare.

Related terms

Total fertility rate: The average number of children that would be born to a woman over her lifetime.

Family planning: Methods and practices used by individuals or couples to control the number and spacing of their children.

Demographic transition: A model that describes how populations change over time in terms of birth rates, death rates, and population growth.