noun
- the birth rate; the ratio of births to population in a given area and time period
Usage: formal; demographic term
Examples
- The country’s natality has declined significantly over the past decade.
- Demographers study natality patterns to predict population growth.
- High natality rates often correlate with developing economies.
- The government implemented policies to increase natality among citizens.
- Natality statistics help planners allocate resources for schools and healthcare.
- Rural areas typically show different natality trends than urban centers.