demography

/dɛˈmɒgrəfi/

Definitions

1. noun

The statistical study of the size, structure, and distribution of populations, especially human populations.

“The company hired a demographer to analyze the trends in the local population growth.”

2. noun

The characteristics and behavior of a population, such as its age, sex, and ethnic composition.

“The demography of the city revealed a significant shift in the age composition of its residents.”

Synonyms

  • census
  • population study
  • sociology
  • statistics

Antonyms

  • demolition
  • depopulation