demographics

American  

[dem-uh-graf-iks, dee-muh-] / ˌdɛm əˈgræf ɪks, ˌdi mə- /

noun

1. (used with a plural verb) the statistical data of a population, especially those showing average age, income, education, etc.

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demographics British  

/ ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪks, ˌdiːmə- /

plural noun

1. data resulting from the science of demography; population statistics

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Etymology

Origin of demographics

First recorded in 1965–70; demographic, -ics

Example Sentences

But demographics more than energy policy or the supply-side scars of the pandemic explain Germany’s rapidly deteriorating performance, a 2024 working paper from the German Council of Economic Experts warned.

From The Wall Street Journal

Anthony DeBarros is a data news editor for The Wall Street Journal, specializing in analyzing data for stories and visuals on topics including international trade, the economy, politics and demographics.

From The Wall Street Journal

The demographics factor also sets healthcare job growth apart in some ways.

From Barron's

Economists at BNP Paribas called the report “clearly strong,” arguing it reinforces Powell’s view that slower payroll growth reflects structural labor supply changes like demographics and immigration, rather than cyclical weakness.

From Barron's

Economists at BNP Paribas called the report “clearly strong,” arguing it reinforces Powell’s view that slower payroll growth reflects structural labor supply changes like demographics and immigration, rather than cyclical weakness.

From Barron's

Related Words

• enumeration
• poll