Demographic Transition

Definition

The demographic transition refers to the process of a population transitioning from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as a result of social and economic development.

Related terms

Population Pyramid: A graphical representation that shows the distribution of various age groups in a population.

Fertility Rate: The average number of children born to women in a specific population during their reproductive years.

Life Expectancy: The average number of years an individual is expected to live based on current mortality rates.