text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_18950570_2 (live_births_per_year VARCHAR, deaths_per_year VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  How many births per year are there for the period with 998 000 deaths per year?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT live_births_per_year FROM table_18950570_2 WHERE deaths_per_year = "998 000"