Changing Population notes

Demography

The study of human populations including numbers, distribution, trends, and issues.

Emigration Rate

The number of people leaving the country to live in another country per 1000 people.

Immigration Rate

The number of people immigrating to a country from another country per 1000 people.

Refugee

A person who migrates to another country due to fear of cruel treatment or death in their own country.

Multiculturalism

A policy in Canada encouraging people to identify as both Canadian and their ethnic origin, promoting tolerance.

Population Density

The number of people living in a square kilometer.

Population Distribution

The arrangement of high and low density areas across a larger area.

Population Growth Rate

The rate at which a population increases or decreases in a given year through natural increase and net migration.

Push Factors

Reasons why people leave a country.

Pull Factor

Reasons why people come to a country.

Intervening Obstacles

Factors that discourage or prevent migration.

Death Rate

The number of deaths per 1000 people over time.

Birth Rate

The number of births per 1000 people over time.

Dependency Load

The percentage of a country's population considered dependent due to age.

Net Migration Rate

The difference between migrants entering and leaving a country per 1000 people.

Double Time

The number of years for a population to double in size.

Natural Increase Rate

The gap between birth and death rates.

Economic Immigrants

Skilled workers or business immigrants based on points system and investments.

Cultural Diversity

The presence of people from different ethnic backgrounds in a country.

The Rule of 70

An estimation method for doubling a number based on its growth rate.

Point System

Criteria based on language ability, education, work experience, and age for immigration qualification.