Population Vocabulary

Population

The total number of individuals inhabiting a specific area or region.

Birth Rate

The number of live births per 1,000 people in a given year.

Death Rate

The number of deaths per 1,000 people in a given year.

Rate of Natural Increase

The difference between the birth rate and the death rate, indicating population growth.

Doubling Time

The period it takes for a population to double in size at a constant growth rate.

Literacy Rate

The percentage of people who can read and write in a specific population.

Total Fertility Rate

The average number of children a woman would have during her lifetime based on current birth rates.

Infant Mortality Rate

The number of deaths of infants under one year old per 1,000 live births in a given year.

Life Expectancy

The average number of years a person is expected to live based on current mortality rates.

Access to Improved Sanitation

The availability of facilities and services for the safe disposal of human waste.

Nurses and Midwives

Healthcare professionals who provide care during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum, as well as general health services.

Urban Population

The portion of the population living in urban areas, typically characterized by higher population density and infrastructure.

Arable Land

Land that is suitable for growing crops and can be cultivated for agricultural purposes.