népességi

Népességi is a Hungarian adjective meaning "relating to the population" or "demographic." It is formed from népesség, meaning population, with the suffix -i. The term is used to describe attributes, trends and analyses concerning human populations, often in contexts where biocentric or ecological terms would be inappropriate. It is widely employed in statistics, research, and policy discussions.

Typical usages include népességi adatok (demographic data), népességi összetétel (age structure and composition), népességi növekedés (population growth), and népességi öregedés (population aging). The term appears in demography, urban and regional planning, sociology, and public policy to describe population size, distribution, fertility, migration, mortality, and other demographic processes. Data are usually collected in censuses and by national statistical offices and international organizations.

Compared to népesség (population as a noun), népességi is a descriptive or analytical qualifier. It is distinct from "populáció" used in biology. The term thus sits at the intersection of statistics, sociology, and policy, helping to frame analyses around population characteristics and their implications for society.