demographischen

Demographischen is the attributive form of the German adjective demographisch and relates to demography, the scientific study of populations. It is used to describe population-related aspects in combination with a noun, for example demographische Daten, demographische Entwicklung or other terms referring to population structure and dynamics. As an adjective, the ending changes with case, gender, and number, so forms such as demographischen Wandel or demographische Daten are common in usage.

Demography examines how and why populations change in size and composition over time, including age and gender structure, birth and death rates, migration, and geographic distribution. It uses statistical methods, censuses, surveys, and demographic modeling to describe past trends and project future developments. The field combines insights from sociology, geography, economics, and public health to understand population dynamics and their social implications.

In practice, knowledge of demographischen aspects informs public policy, urban and regional planning, health services, and market research. Analysts assess challenges such as aging populations, urbanization, and migration pressures, and they evaluate the potential impacts of policy choices on labor markets, education, and social security systems. The term appears in various contexts, including demographic reports, planning documents, and scholarly work.

Originating from the French démographie and Greek roots (demos, "people," and graphein, "to write/describe"), the concept entered German through scientific literature. In German, the adjective forms vary by case and gender, so one finds im demographischen Wandel, den demographischen Daten, or demographische Entwicklungen as typical examples.