Demographic Event

Definition

A demographic event refers to a significant change in the population of a specific area or region, often resulting from factors such as births, deaths, migration, or natural disasters. It is an essential concept in understanding population dynamics.

Related terms

Population Growth: The increase in the number of individuals living in a specific area over time due to factors such as births and immigration.

Migration: The movement of people from one place to another either within a country (internal migration) or across national borders (international migration).

Natural Increase: The difference between birth rates and death rates, which determines whether there is population growth or decline in an area.