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title: "Crude Death Rate (CDR): Definition & Formula"
description: "Crude Death Rate (CDR) measures annual deaths per 1,000 people, crucial for understanding mortality trends in demographics and public health."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

TL;DR

- The crude death rate is the number of deaths in a year per 1,000 mid-year population, an unadjusted measure of mortality within a defined territory.
- Why can a healthier state record a higher crude death rate than a poorer one?
- How does the crude death rate differ from the age-specific death rate?
- Who computes the crude death rate in India?
- How is the rate of natural increase derived from the CDR?

[Civil Service & Diplomatic Exams](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/civil-services/glossary)Updated June 22, 2026

The crude death rate is the number of deaths in a year per 1,000 mid-year population, an unadjusted measure of mortality within a defined territory.

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