Family size refers to the average number of people in a household or family unit. It is influenced by factors such as birth rates, death rates, cultural norms, and socioeconomic conditions.
Related terms
Birth Rate: The number of live births per 1,000 individuals in a population within a specific time period.
Demographic Transition Model: A model that explains how populations change over time through stages characterized by changes in birth rates, death rates, and population growth.
Population Growth Rate: The rate at which a population increases or decreases over time due to natural increase (births minus deaths) and net migration.