Glossary
106 terms defined — economic, geographic, government & more
Physician Density
DemographicThe number of medical doctors per 1,000 people.
Example: Cuba has one of the highest physician densities in the world.
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Physician density
Population
DemographicThe total number of people living within a country's borders. Population size affects economic output, resource needs, and political representation.
Example: India surpassed China as the world's most populous country in 2023.
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Population
Population Distribution
DemographicThe pattern of where people live within a country.
Example: Australia's population is concentrated along the eastern and southeastern coasts.
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Population distribution
Population Growth Rate
DemographicThe annual percentage change in population size, accounting for births, deaths, and migration.
Example: Niger has one of the highest population growth rates at over 3.5% annually.
Related field:
Population growth rate
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