Syntyvyysasteena
Syntyvyysasteena, often translated as "fertility rate" or "birth rate," is a demographic term that measures the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime. It is a key indicator of population trends and societal development. There are several ways to measure fertility, but the most commonly used is the total fertility rate (TFR). The TFR is a hypothetical measure calculated by assuming that a group of women will experience the current age-specific fertility rates throughout their reproductive lives.
A total fertility rate of approximately 2.1 children per woman is considered the replacement level in developed
Factors influencing syntyvyysasteena are complex and vary across different societies. These include socioeconomic conditions, education levels,