Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
demographic transition
noun
/ˌdɛm.əˈɡræf.ɪk trænˈzɪʃ.ən/
Definition
Demographic transition refers to the shift in population dynamics from high birth and death rates to lower birth and death rates as a country develops.
Examples
- As countries become more developed, they often undergo a demographic transition, leading to an aging population.
- The demographic transition model helps to explain the relationship between economic development and changes in population patterns.
- Many developing nations are currently experiencing rapid demographic transition.
Meaning
It describes the changes in a society’s population structure over time, particularly as it moves from pre-industrial to industrialized conditions.
Synonyms
- population change
- population shift
- population transition
