Regression

Definition

Regression refers to the process of moving backward or returning to an earlier stage. In demographic terms, regression describes when a country temporarily goes back from Stage Four to Stage Three due to changes in birth rates or death rates.

Related terms

Demographic Momentum: Demographic momentum refers to the tendency for population growth to continue even after fertility rates have declined due to youthful age structures.

Population Pyramids: Population pyramids are graphical representations that show the age and sex distribution of a population at a specific point in time.

Dependency Ratio: The dependency ratio measures the proportion of non-working individuals (usually young children and elderly) compared to the working-age population within a country.