Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

capita

noun

kəˈpɪtə

Definition

Capita is a term that refers to an individual person, often used in statistical contexts to express data on a per-person basis.

Examples

The GDP per capita of a nation is a common indicator of its economic performance.
When calculating water usage, we consider the average consumption per capita.

Meaning

The word ‘capita’ is derived from the Latin word ‘caput’, meaning ‘head’. It is commonly used in phrases like ‘per capita’, which means ‘per person’ and is used to measure averages or demographics.