inactive population

[/ɪnˈæktɪv ˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃən/]
nounpl: inactive populations
população inativa
1. The segment of the population that is not part of the labor force, including retirees, students, children, and those not seeking employment
The inactive population has grown significantly due to an aging society.
A população inativa cresceu significativamente devido ao envelhecimento da sociedade.
2. In demographic and labor statistics, people not classified as economically active or in the labor force
According to IBGE data, the inactive population includes pensioners and homemakers.
De acordo com dados do IBGE, a população inativa inclui pensionistas e donas de casa.
This is a formal demographic and economic term widely used in Brazil by IBGE and labor ministries when analyzing census data and economic statistics. It reflects institutional focus on labor force participation and aging demographics in both Brazil and Portugal.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
non-working populationeconomically inactive populationout-of-labor-force population
Antonyms / Antônimos
active populationeconomically active populationlabor force

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
população inativa
Standard term used in IBGE (Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics) census reports
São Paulo
população inativa
Commonly used in economic and labor studies
Portugal
população inativa
Used similarly in Portuguese statistics, though 'população não ativa' is also acceptable

Related Words

labor forceemployment rateunemploymentdependency ratiodemographics

Related Idioms & Phrases

part of the inactive population
shift from active to inactive population
inactive population ratio
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