What does the total fertility rate (TFR) represent?

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The total children born in a country during a year divided by the size of the workforce.The average number of children a woman is expected to have throughout her childbearing years.The ratio of births to the overall population in a country within a specific year.The proportion of women aged 15 to 45 relative to the total population in a nation.

Explanation

The total fertility rate (TFR) refers to the average number of children a woman is likely to have over her reproductive lifespan. It provides insight into population growth trends by estimating fertility behavior at the individual level, unlike measures that relate births to population or workforce size.