| Relevance/rationale of the indicator (resp. why the indicator was chosen to measure the target and how it is suitable for these purposes) |
It expresses the current level of fertility of women in the population. |
| Target value of the indicator and its evaluation |
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| Definition |
The average number of live births that would be born to a woman if the fertility rates by age recorded in the reference calendar year remained unchanged during her reproductive period (15–49 years). The total fertility of 2.1 (and over) ensures simple reproduction of the population. |
| Measuring unit |
Number of children |
| Indicator disaggregation |
By region |
| Reference period (resp. the period to which the indicator relates) |
Year |
| Related geographical area |
CZ (NUTS 0), Regions (NUTS 3) |
| Comment |
At regional level, the data relate to the territory of the region valid in the year to which the figure relates. |
