Colonial Demography

Colonial demography studies the population characteristics and changes in societies during the colonial period. It examines factors like birth and death rates, migration trends, and the impacts of colonization on local populations. Researchers analyze how colonial powers affected the demographics of both indigenous peoples and settlers, including shifts in population size, structure, and health. Understanding these patterns helps reveal the social, economic, and cultural dynamics of colonial societies, as well as their long-term effects on contemporary populations and relationships between communities.