What is Demography: Full Form, Course Duration, Admission 2025, Colleges, Salary & Scope

Demography is a subdomain of Geography that is concerned with study of populations. It studies birth rates, disease explosion affecting population, mortality rate and comprehensive structure of human populations. It incorporates use of statistical methods to survey populations and contribute to research as well as analysis.

Demography courses are usually available in online mode. Apart from that, it is covered as a subject in Sociology, Statistics, Anthropology, Economics and Geography. BA Geography, BA Sociology, BSc Geography, BA Economics and BSc Economics are some of undergraduate courses that involve study of Demography. MA Geography, MA Sociology, MA Economics and MSc Economics are postgraduate courses that include Demography in its syllabus.

Some Interesting Demography Facts

Here is some interesting information related to Demography:

World Population Day

World Population Day is celebrated on 11 July every year. It was introduced by United Nations in year 1989. It is celebrated to sensitize people about population issues.  

International Bodies for Demography

UNDP and UNFPA are some international organizations that are concerned with Demography. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) aids nations in poverty eradication and contributes to human development. United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) works towards sustainable development, health, education and gender equality.

Ministry of Home Affairs

Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is Indian Ministry concerned with Demography of India. It releases an annual report encompassing Human Rights and National Integration, Women's Safety and other important facets related to demography. As per Union List of Constitution, Population Census is a subject of central government of India.

First Census in India

First Census in India was conducted in 1881 by W.C. Plowden, then Census Commissioner of India. It was conducted once in a decade in pre-independent India. roots of modern-day census can be traced to this historic event. Post-independence, first official national census was conducted in 1951.

First Livestock Census in India

Census is conducted not only for human populations but also for animals, especially livestock that are closely associated with human beings. first Livestock Census in India was conducted between 1919 to 1920.

Demography Online Courses

Demography and population studies are closely related fields.

Given below are some of free online Demography courses.

Demography Online Courses	Offered by	Course Duration	Average Fees (in INR)
Population Health: Fundamentals of Population Health Management	Coursera	19 Hours	Free
JHU - Data to Advance Population Health: Global Perspectives	Coursera	8 Hours	Free
Population, Food, and Soil	Coursera	15 Hours	Free
Community Engagement in Research and Population Health	University of Rochester	20 hours	Free
Poverty & Population: How Demographics Shape Policy	Columbia University	12 Hours	Free
Value-Based Care: Population Health	University of Houston	7 Hours	Free
Population Health: Predictive Analytics	Coursera	18 Hours	Free
Major Depression in Population: A Public Health Approach	Coursera	11 Hours	Free
Identifying Patient Populations	Coursera	13 Hours	Free

Demography Syllabus

topics covered in Demography may vary depending on degree and course level it is covered. However, there are some significant topics in Demography that have to be covered to comprehensively understand subject.

Given below is brief syllabus of Demography:

Demography Syllabus
Demography – Its definition, nature and scope, and its relation with other disciplines.	Growth in world population
Crude birth rate and death rate	Census: Salient features of census, Scope of census questionnaire,
Study of fertility	Measurement of population growth rate
Population distribution and Density	Theories of Population
Demographic Dividend and Window of Opportunity	Population and Environment
Immigration Causes (Why People Move)	Population growth and policy in India

Courses with Demography

Several courses in undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels involve study of Demography in their course curriculum. There are even several degrees offered with Population Studies(Demography) as a specialization.

Given below are some of well-known courses involving study of Demography or Population Studies:

Courses with Demography
MA in Population Studies	BA Geography
BA Sociology	MA Geography
MA Sociology	Postgraduate Diploma in Population and Family Health Studies
BA Economics	MA Economics
BSc Economics	BSc Economics

Demography Careers

Candidates who study Demography and possess adequate knowledge and skills in field of Population Studies can foresee a career in government sector, corporations, consultancies, community service organisations and PSUs.

Given below are some job profiles which can be pursued by candidates who have studied Demography:

Demography Jobs	Average Salary (in INR)
Demographer	8 LPA
Research Executive	5.5 LPA
Programme Associate	10 LPA
Geography Teacher	3.3 LPA
Geography Lecturer	4.7 LPA

Note: salaries mentioned above may vary depending on companies offering jobs.

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