population patterns
[ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən ˈpætərnz]
noun
padrões populacionais
1. Recurring trends and distributions of people across geographic areas, characterized by demographics such as age, density, migration, and growth rates
The population patterns of the region show a significant shift toward urban centers.
Os padrões populacionais da região mostram uma mudança significativa em direção aos centros urbanos.
2. Statistical regularities in how populations are structured and change over time
Understanding population patterns is crucial for urban planning.
Compreender os padrões populacionais é crucial para o planejamento urbano.
3. Observable behaviors and movements of groups of people across regions or countries
Climate change is influencing population patterns globally.
As mudanças climáticas estão influenciando os padrões populacionais globalmente.
This term is widely used in Brazilian and Portuguese academic, government, and urban planning contexts. In Brazil, population patterns are particularly relevant for understanding urbanization, internal migration from rural to urban areas, and regional development disparities. The concept is essential in both countries' census analyses and future planning initiatives.
Related Idioms & Phrases
shift in population patterns
emerging population patterns
changing population patterns
demographic shift
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