1. Crude birth rate (CBR) - Simplest indicator of fertility
2. General fertility rate (GFR)
3. General marital fertility rate (GMFR)
4. Total fertility rate (TFR)
5. Gross reproductive rate (GRR)
6. Net reproductive rate (NRR) - Best indicator of fertility
Fertility related |
Definition |
Crude Birth |
The number of live births per 1,000 people |
General Fertility |
The number of live births per 1,000 women |
General Marital |
The number of live births per 1,000 married |
Fertility related |
Definition |
Total fertility rate |
measures the overall fertility rate without |
Gross reproductive |
measures the rate of producing female offspring |
Net reproductive |
measures the rate of producing female offspring |