Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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.