Population Dynamics and Demographic Policies

Flashcards focusing on key vocabulary related to population dynamics, census data, and demographic policies.

Census

A major source of population data conducted every 10 years in India, providing detailed demographic statistics.

Sample Registration System (SRS)

A statistical tool in India providing vital statistics like birth and death rates through sample surveys.

National Family Health Survey (NFHS)

A large-scale survey in India focusing on health and family welfare metrics, such as fertility and mortality.

Civil Registration System (CRS)

A system that registers all births and deaths in India, useful for updating vital statistics annually.

Urbanization

The increasing population in urban areas, with over 56% of the world’s population now living in cities.

Migratory Patterns

The movement of individuals from one geographic area to another, influenced by economic, social, and environmental factors.

Pro-natalist policy

Government policies aimed at encouraging higher birth rates.

Replacement Level Fertility

The total fertility rate (TFR) needed for a population to replace itself, typically around 2.1 children per woman.

Demographic Transition Model (DTM)

A model that describes the stages a country goes through as it transitions from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates.

Fertility Rate

The average number of children born to a woman over her lifetime, a key indicator of population growth.