What does the term 'crude birthrate' refer to?

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The annual number of births per 1,000 individuals in a populationThe total count of births worldwide in one yearIdentical to the fertility rateEquivalent to the fecundity rate

Explanation

The crude birthrate measures the number of live births occurring each year for every 1,000 people in a given population. It is a general indicator and differs from fertility and fecundity rates, which have more specific biological or reproductive meanings.