väestökohtaisia

Väestökohtaisia is a Finnish term that translates to "per capita" or "population-specific" in English. It is a common concept used in statistics and demographics to normalize data based on the size of a population. When a statistic is expressed on a per capita basis, it indicates the average value for each individual in a given group.

For example, if a country has a total GDP of 100 billion euros and a population of 10 million people, the GDP per capita would be 10,000 euros. This allows for comparisons between countries of different sizes, as it removes the effect of population size. Similarly, per capita figures can be applied to various metrics such as crime rates, consumption of goods, or carbon emissions.

The term "väestökohtaisia" emphasizes that the measurement is directly related to and calculated for each person within the population. It is crucial for understanding relative levels of wealth, welfare, or impact within a society. Without per capita calculations, raw totals could be misleading when comparing different entities. This normalization is a fundamental tool in social sciences, economics, and public health analysis.