demographic

Example Sentences

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Long-term demographic shifts mean more older people making more demands on the system, for ever more expensive treatments.

From BBC

“European countries differ significantly from the U.S. in terms of demographics, health care systems, social safety nets, and public health infrastructure, all of which shape their policy choices.”

From Salon

Across the board, UC campuses largely maintained — with some small gains or dips — enrollment demographics by gender, race and residency status, including international students.

From Los Angeles Times

It is “demographic hollowing out,” said Cuban demographer Juan Carlos Albizu-Campos.

From The Wall Street Journal

Moreover, demographic shifts were generally benign; there had been a peace dividend, which reduced the need for defense spending; and China was producing huge quantities of consumer goods to satisfy demand.

From MarketWatch