Population Demography Introduction

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What is the average number of children born to a woman during her lifetime known as?

Fertility rate

What is the purpose of World Population Day?

To raise awareness about global population issues

How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected the distribution of age groups within the population?

It has changed the distribution of age groups within the population

What are some factors that have led to a decrease in the number of babies being born during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Insufficient finances, unemployment, and concerns about the future Signup and view all the answers

What does gender equality refer to?

Gender equality refers to the equal rights, responsibilities, and opportunities of women and men and girls and boys. Signup and view all the answers

What is population demography?

Population demography is a discipline that focuses on human populations and their unique details, including aspects like population size, structure, and location. Signup and view all the answers

What are some factors that impact population demographics?

Factors that impact population demographics include birth rates, death rates, migration patterns, and social and economic conditions. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of birth rates in population demographics?

Birth rates are the percentage of births per 1,000 individuals in a population during a specific period of time. Signup and view all the answers

How do death rates influence population demographics?

Death rates refer to the number of deaths per 1,000 individuals in a population during a given time period. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the impact of migration patterns on population demographics.

Migration patterns greatly influence the size and composition of the population by people moving into or out of a particular area. Signup and view all the answers