Indicator Gauge Icon Legend
Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly different than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Birth Rate
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Measurement Period: 2022
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This indicator shows the number of live births per 1,000 total population.
Why is this important?
The birth rate is an important measure of population health. The birth rate is usually the dominant factor in determining the rate of population growth; however, it depends on both the level of fertility and the age structure of the population.
births per 1,000 population
| County | Source | Measurement Period | Births per 1,000 population | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Data Source
- Hawaii State Department of Health, Vital Statistics
Maintained By: Hawaii Department of Health
Filed under: Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health, Infants