Translation guide
The study of human populations, including their size, structure, and changes over time.
Referring to demography as a discipline or area of research.
The standard term for the academic study of demography.
彼は人口学の専門家です。
He is an expert in demography.
Emphasizes the statistical aspect of demography; often used in formal contexts.
人口統計学のデータによると、高齢化が進んでいる。
According to demographic data, the population is aging.
Describing the demographic makeup or profile of a group (e.g., age, gender, income).
Refers to population dynamics or vital statistics, often used in reports.
この地域の人口動態を分析する必要がある。
We need to analyze the demographics of this region.
Referring to the overall population structure, often in social or political discussions.
Means 'population composition'; natural for discussing age, gender, etc.
日本の人口構成は急速に変化している。
Japan's demographics are changing rapidly.
人口学 is the academic discipline. 人口統計 refers to the actual statistical data. 人口動態 emphasizes changes and trends over time. In many contexts where English uses 'demography' or 'demographics', Japanese prefers a more specific compound.
In marketing, the loanword デモグラフィック is sometimes used, but 人口統計 or 属性 (ぞくせい, 'attributes') are more natural in Japanese business contexts.
その都市の人口構成が変わった。
The demography of the city has shifted.
彼女は人口学を研究している。
She studies demography.
Directly means 'population statistics'; commonly used for demographic data.
最新の人口統計を見せてください。
Please show me the latest demographics.
Loanword from English, used mainly in marketing or business contexts.
ターゲットのデモグラフィックを特定する。
Identify the target demographics.
Similar to 人口構成 but slightly more formal, often used in academic writing.
人口構造の変化が経済に与える影響は大きい。
Changes in demographics have a significant impact on the economy.