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The increase in the number of individuals in a population over time.
Changes in the composition of a population, such as age, sex, and ethnicity.
The process of population concentration in urban areas, leading to the growth of cities.
The movement of individuals from one place to another, often driven by economic, social, or political factors.
The average number of children born to a woman during her reproductive years.
The number of deaths in a population, usually expressed as a rate per 1,000 individuals.
A population with a high proportion of elderly individuals, often resulting from declining fertility rates and increased life expectancy.
Government interventions and strategies aimed at influencing population growth, distribution, and composition.
Estimates of future population size and characteristics based on current trends and assumptions.
The number of individuals per unit of area, often measured as people per square kilometer.
The shift from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as a result of social and economic development.
A graphical representation of the age and sex distribution of a population, typically displayed as a pyramid-shaped diagram.
The ratio of dependent individuals (typically children and elderly) to the working-age population.
Efforts to regulate or limit population size, often through policies and programs.
The rate at which a population is increasing or decreasing, usually expressed as a percentage.
A systematic collection of demographic, social, and economic data of a country's population, conducted at regular intervals.
The pattern of where people live within a geographic area, such as cities, rural areas, or specific regions.
The study of how and why populations change in size, structure, and distribution over time.
The tendency for population growth to continue even after fertility rates decline, due to a large number of individuals in the reproductive age group.
The increase in the proportion of elderly individuals in a population, often associated with declining fertility rates and increased life expectancy.
The health outcomes of a population, including factors such as life expectancy, disease prevalence, and access to healthcare.
The study of genetic variation and its distribution within populations, and how it changes over time.
The study of how populations interact with their environment, including factors such as competition, predation, and resource availability.
The tendency for population growth to continue even after fertility rates decline, due to a large number of individuals in the reproductive age group.