This document provides an introduction to demography, the study of populations. It discusses that demographers seek to understand population dynamics by investigating three main processes: birth rates, migration, and aging/death. These processes contribute to changes in population size, composition, and distribution around the world. The document notes that the global population of those aged 65 and older is projected to increase dramatically from 500 million in 2006 to 1 billion in 2030, with most of the growth occurring in developing countries.