Demography
/dɪˈmɒɡrəfi/noun
The statistical study of human populations, including the structure, distribution, and trends in population changes.
Did you know?In ancient times, the study of populations was often linked to power and control, as rulers sought to understand their subjects for taxation and governance.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
δημογραφία
“the writing or description of the people”
19th Century
French
démographie
“the science of the structure and dynamics of populations”
19th Century
English
demography
“the systematic study of population characteristics and changes”
20th Century
English
demography
“a key social science used to analyze and predict societal trends and changes in population”