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demography

 

[ dəˈmɒɡrəfi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

statistical study

Demography is the statistical study of populations, including the structure, distribution, and trends in human populations. It involves the analysis of birth rates, death rates, migration, and aging patterns to understand demographic changes over time.

Synonyms

census studies, population dynamics, population studies

Examples of usage

  • Demography provides insights into the aging population in Europe.
  • Various countries use demography to plan for healthcare needs.
  • The study of demography helps in understanding consumer behavior.
  • Demography is critical for economic and social planning.

Translations

Translations of the word "demography" in other languages:

🇵🇹 demografia

🇮🇳 जनसंख्या विज्ञान

🇩🇪 Demografie

🇮🇩 demografi

🇺🇦 демографія

🇵🇱 demografia

🇯🇵 人口統計学

🇫🇷 démographie

🇪🇸 demografía

🇹🇷 demografi

🇰🇷 인구통계학

🇸🇦 علم السكان

🇨🇿 demografie

🇸🇰 demografia

🇨🇳 人口统计学

🇸🇮 demografija

🇮🇸 mannfjöldafræði

🇰🇿 демография

🇬🇪 დემოგრაფია

🇦🇿 demoqrafiya

🇲🇽 demografía

Etymology

The word 'demography' derives from the Greek words 'demos', meaning 'people', and 'graphia', meaning 'description' or 'writing'. It was first used in the late 19th century to define the statistical study of human populations. The beginnings of demography as a field of study can be traced back to the works of John Graunt in the 1660s, who is often called the 'father of demography' for his analysis of mortality rates in London. The term gained prominence as social scientists and statisticians sought ways to quantify and analyze population trends, especially during the times of industrialization and urbanization. Over time, demography has evolved to include various methodologies and technologies, such as geographic information systems (GIS), to enhance the accuracy and depth of population studies.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,001, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.