demographic patterns

[dɛ.moʊ'græf.ɪk 'pæt.ɚnz]
nounpl: demographic patterns
padrões demográficos
1. Recurring trends and distributions in the composition and characteristics of human populations, including age, sex, income, education, and other socioeconomic variables
Demographic patterns show an aging population in developed countries.
Os padrões demográficos mostram uma população envelhecida nos países desenvolvidos.
2. Statistical regularities in population movement, growth rates, birth rates, death rates, and migration patterns over time and across regions
The demographic patterns of urban areas differ significantly from rural regions.
Os padrões demográficos das áreas urbanas diferem significativamente das regiões rurais.
3. Observable sequences and clusters of population behavior that inform policy decisions in urban planning, healthcare, and social services
Researchers analyze demographic patterns to predict future healthcare needs.
Os pesquisadores analisam os padrões demográficos para prever futuras necessidades de saúde.
In both Brazil and the USA, demographic patterns are crucial for government planning, market research, and social policy. Brazilian researchers emphasize demographic patterns when discussing income inequality and regional development, while American usage often focuses on consumer behavior and political representation. The term is essential in official census reports (IBGE in Brazil, Census Bureau in USA) and appears frequently in media discussions about aging populations, immigration, and economic forecasting.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
demographic trendspopulation distributiondemographic characteristicspopulation patternsdemographic structure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
padrões demográficos
Standard usage in academic and governmental contexts
Rio de Janeiro
padrões demográficos
Commonly used in municipal planning and social policy discussions
São Paulo
padrões demográficos
Frequently referenced in urban development and census reports
Portugal
padrões demográficos
Identical usage; formal academic and statistical contexts

Related Words

censuspopulation growthfertility ratemortality ratemigrationage distributionsocioeconomic statusurbanization

Related Idioms & Phrases

demographic shift
demographic transition
demographic dividend
demographic cliff
demographic window
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