asked the Taoiseach if he will state (a) the average birth rate of the population of the Twenty-Six Counties at the end of each quinquennial period since, and including, that which ended in 1900 or the nearest year thereto and (b) the rates of net reproductivity of the population for each of these years, or the nearest years to them for which figures are available.
Ceisteanna.—Questions. Oral Answers. - Population Statistics.
I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to circulate in the Official Report a statement giving the desired information.
Following is the statement:—
THE AVERAGE BIRTH RATES OF THE POPULATION OF THE STATE FOR THE PERIODS REQUESTED ARE AS FOLLOWS:—
|
Period of Years |
Average birth rate per 1,000 population |
|
1896-1900 |
22.3 |
|
1901-1905 |
22.5 |
|
1906-1910 |
22.8 |
|
1911-1915 |
22.5 |
|
1916-20 |
20.5 |
|
1921-25 |
20.3 |
|
1926-30 |
20.2 |
|
1931-35 |
19.4 |
|
1936-40 |
19.3 |
|
1941-45 |
21.6 |
|
1946-50 |
22.1 |
THE NET REPRODUCTION RATE OF THE POPULATION IS AVAILABLE ONLY FOR THE FOLLOWING PERIODS:—
|
Period of Years |
Net reproduction rate |
|
1925-27 |
1.25 |
|
1935-37 |
1.21 |
|
1945-47 |
1.38 |