Demography 0.0 / 5 ? Home EconomicsDemographyASOCR Created by: TheHappyRealistCreated on: 28-02-15 20:37 Population The number of people inhabiting a specified area or space, as measured by some kind of census. 1 of 11 Census A survey every 10 years to gather information on the population to help with social planning. 2 of 11 Demography The study of the characteristics of the human populations, such as its size, growth and vital statistics. 3 of 11 Fertility rate The ratio of live births and is expressed per 1000 population per year. 4 of 11 Mortality rate The ratio of deaths and is expressed per 1000 population per year. 5 of 11 Immigration The migration into a place or a country of which you are not a native in order to settle there. 6 of 11 Burden of Dependency The working population has to pay more tax and National Insurance to support those unable to work and provide the services they need. 7 of 11 Dependency ratio How many young people (under 16) and older people (over 64) depend on those of working age (16 to 64). 8 of 11 Infant mortality rate Death rate during the first year of life. 9 of 11 Replacement level The number of births per woman required to replace the existing population. 10 of 11 Ageism Stereotyping against individuals because of their age. 11 of 11
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