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
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Fertility related |
Definition |
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Crude Birth |
The number of live births per 1,000 people |
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General Fertility |
The number of live births per 1,000 women |
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General Marital |
The number of live births per 1,000 married |
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Fertility related |
Definition |
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Total fertility rate |
measures the overall fertility rate without |
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Gross reproductive |
measures the rate of producing female offspring |
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Net reproductive |
measures the rate of producing female offspring |