Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
demography
noun
/dɪˈmɒɡrəfi/
Definition
Demography is the statistical study of populations, particularly with respect to their size, distribution, density, and trends over time.
Examples
- Demography plays a critical role in urban planning.
- The demography of the region shifted dramatically due to immigration.
- Researchers often rely on demography to forecast future population trends.
Meaning
It involves analyzing data related to birth rates, death rates, migration patterns, and aging, which helps understand changes in population dynamics.
Synonyms
- population studies
- population analysis
- census studies
