Population Policies

Definition

Population policies refer to any government strategies or actions designed to influence population growth rates. These policies can be either pro-natalist (encouraging higher birth rates) or anti-natalist (discouraging higher birth rates).

Related terms

Birth control: The practice of preventing unwanted pregnancies through methods such as contraception or sterilization.

Immigration policy: Government regulations that determine who is allowed to enter and settle in a country, influencing population size through migration.

Emigration: The act of leaving one's home country or region to settle permanently in another.