- Birth rate – number of live births per 1000 per year.
- Death rate – number of deaths per 100 per year.
- Total fertility rate – average number of children a woman has during reproductive years.
- Infant mortality rate – number of children that die before their 1st birthday out of every 1000 born alive.
- Dependency ratio – proportion of the population that must be supported by working population (15-64). Dependant population is young (0-14) and old (over 65) – they must be supported financially.
