Term: Demographic Projections

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

Forecast trends in population characteristics for possible implications on public policy. Three characteristics include: percent of population that are registered Indians, the percent of the population over 65, and median age.

Related terms 

• Demographic Data
• Demographic Series

References 

• Shanahan M, Gousseau C. Interprovincial Comparisons of Health Care Expenditures. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 1997. [Report] [Summary] (View)