Saint Helena Birth rate

Birth rate: 11.13 births/1,000 population (2009 est.)

Year	Birth rate	Rank	Percent Change	Date of Information
2003	12.9	168		2003 est.
2004	12.33	171	-4.42 %	2004 est.
2005	12.33	170	0.00 %	2005 est.
2006	12.13	173	-1.62 %	2006 est.
2007	11.93	170	-1.65 %	2007 est.
2008	11.45	172	-4.02 %	2008 est.
2009	11.13	174	-2.79 %	2009 est.

Definition: This entry gives the average annual number of births during a year per 1,000 persons in the population at midyear; also known as crude birth rate. The birth rate is usually the dominant factor in determining the rate of population growth. It depends on both the level of fertility and the age structure of the population.

Source: CIA World Factbook - Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of September 17, 2009

See Also

Birth rate rank chart
Birth rate - comparative map
Death rate
Infant mortality rate
Life expectancy at birth