bærefrekvensens

bærefrekvensens is a term used primarily in Scandinavian demographic literature to refer to the observed frequency of births within a specific population or geographic region over a given time period. The word is a compound of the root “bære,” meaning “to bear” or “birth,” and “frekvens,” meaning “frequency.” In practice, dærefrekvensens is synonymous with what international demographers call the crude birth rate, though it is often applied in a more localized context, such as municipal or regional analyses.

The metric is calculated by dividing the number of live births in a period by the mid‑period population and multiplying by a standard factor, usually 1,000. Because it is a rate, it is able to accommodate changes in population size, making it a useful tool for comparing birth activity across differently sized populations or across time.

Policy makers use dærefrekvensens to assess reproductive trends, forecast population growth, and plan for services such as maternity care, education, and housing. In medical research, trends in the metric can also reflect the impact of public health interventions, fertility awareness campaigns, and socioeconomic shifts. For genealogical or cultural studies, the concept can illuminate patterns of settlement, migration, and community resilience.

Because of its reliance on accurate birth records and reliable population estimates, dærefrekvensens is sensitive to data quality and demographic methods used, and it is often corrected for reporting biases and age‑specific fertility patterns.