Demographic makeup

Definition

Demographic makeup refers to the composition or characteristics of a population. It includes factors such as age structure, gender distribution, ethnic diversity, birth rates, death rates, migration patterns, and other demographic variables.

Related terms

Population density: Population density refers to how many people reside within a given area relative to its size.

Fertility rate: Fertility rate measures the average number of children born per woman during her reproductive years.

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