noun
- the statistical study of human populations, including their size, growth, density, distribution, and vital statistics
Usage: academic; social science
Examples
- The demography of the city has changed dramatically over the past decade.
- Researchers use demography to predict future population trends.
- The course covers basic principles of demography and population analysis.
- Demography helps governments plan for healthcare and education needs.
- Birth rates and death rates are key components of demography.
- The demography department studies migration patterns across regions.