population estimation
[/ˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃən ˌɛstɪˈmeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: population estimations / estimativas de população
estimativa de população
1. The process or result of calculating or approximating the total number of individuals in a given population using statistical methods, sampling, or modeling techniques
Population estimation helps governments plan infrastructure and allocate resources effectively.
A estimativa de população ajuda os governos a planejar infraestrutura e alocar recursos de forma eficaz.
2. A statistical technique used in ecology and demography to determine the size of a population when a complete census is impractical
Wildlife biologists use population estimation methods to monitor endangered species.
Biólogos da vida selvagem usam métodos de estimativa de população para monitorar espécies em perigo.
3. The projected or calculated number of people living in a specific area at a given time
The population estimation for São Paulo in 2024 is approximately 12 million inhabitants.
A estimativa de população para São Paulo em 2024 é de aproximadamente 12 milhões de habitantes.
Population estimation is a critical tool in Brazil and the USA for urban planning, public health initiatives, and resource allocation. In Brazil, IBGE (Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística) regularly publishes population estimations that inform municipal and state policies. In the USA, the Census Bureau conducts decennial censuses with population estimations between census years. Both countries rely heavily on these estimates for federal funding distribution and infrastructure development.
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