DEMOGRAPHY

Jan Henrick O. Gustilo

Christian D. Padaoan
 DEMOGRAPHY

Demography, statistical study of human populations, especially with

reference to size and density, distribution, and vital statistics (births,
marriages, deaths, etc.). Contemporary demographic concerns include the
“population explosion,” the interplay between population and economic
development, the effects of birth control, urban congestion, illegal
immigration, and labour force statistics. For a discussion of the objects of
demographic study, see population (in biology and physical anthropology).
 DEMOGRAPHY

Demography is the science of populations. Demographers

seek to understand population dynamics by investigating
three main demographic processes: birth, migration, and
aging (including death). All three of these processes
contribute to changes in populations, including how people
inhabit the earth, form nations and societies, and develop
culture. While most of the discipline’s research focuses on
humans, the MPIDR is also committed to the specialized
field of biodemography.
ETYMOLOGY
CONCEPT AND SCOPE
DEMOGRAPHIC INDICATORS
DEMOGRAPHY CYCLE
DEMOGRAPHY CYCLE
TOOLS OF MEASUREMENT
RATE
RATIO
PROPORTION
MEASUREMENTS OF MORTALITY
MEASUREMENTS OF MORBIDITY
MEASUREMENTS OF NATALITY
MEASUREMENTS OF NATALITY
MEASUREMENTS OF NATALITY