Research Guides: Demography &amp; Population Studies: Web Sites

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Population Connection
Formerly known as Zero Population Growth (ZPG) this organization aims to influence
public policies, attitudes and behaviors to reduce population growth. Online publications and fact sheets provide information for activists and educators.
Population Council
An international nonprofit institution conducting research on reproductive health and population growth. Online research reports and links to information by country.
Population Institute
Emphasizes awareness, education and voluntary family planning programs. Online issues of Population Today (newsletter).
Population Reference Bureau
An excellent source for statistics and articles on all aspects of demography and population studies (fertility, mortality, migration, health, family planning, etc.). The site includes a datafinder and a glossary.
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Works to help developing countries solve their population problems. Online news items, articles and country program information plus "State of World Population" data.

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