Compared to Distribution

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Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

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Trend

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Compared to Prior Value

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All-Age Birth Rate

State: Maryland

Measurement Period: 2021

This indicator shows the number of live births per 1,000 females aged 15-44 years.

Why is this important?

The birth rate is an important measure of population health. The birth rate is usually the dominant factor in determining the rate of population growth; however, it depends on both the level of fertility and the age structure of the population.

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State: Maryland

56.1

live births/ 1,000 females aged 15-44

Source: Maryland Department of Health
Measurement period: 2021
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: March 2024

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Technical note: Rates may be unavailable for certain time periods and geographies due to unstable or suppressed values as determined by the data source.