IELTS Speaking · Vocabulary
demographic
adjective/ˌdeməˈɡræfɪk/Band 8
Last updated 21 July 2026
In short
“demographic” is a Band 8 adjective that means relating to the structure of populations, such as age, income, or education. Below you'll find its pronunciation, natural example sentences, synonyms and antonyms, and the collocations that help you use it accurately in the IELTS Speaking test.
Meaning
Relating to the structure of populations, such as age, income, or education.
Example sentences
Natural, spoken examples at the level an examiner rewards.
- “The country faces major demographic change.”
- “Advertisers target specific demographic groups.”
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms
population-relatedstatistical
Collocations & common phrases
Word partners that make your usage sound natural — the difference between knowing a word and using it well.
Collocations
demographic changedemographic shiftdemographic group
Common phrases
an ageing demographic
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Frequently asked questions
What does “demographic” mean?
Relating to the structure of populations, such as age, income, or education.
How do you use “demographic” in a sentence?
For example: “The country faces major demographic change.”
What are some synonyms for “demographic”?
Synonyms include population-related, statistical.
Is “demographic” good vocabulary for IELTS Speaking?
Yes. It is Band 8 vocabulary, and collocations such as demographic change, demographic shift, demographic group help you use it naturally. Reaching for precise, less common words like this is exactly what lifts your Lexical Resource score.
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