Document Type : Research Article / Original Article

Author

• Ahdiyeh Asadpoor

Abstract

This study examines Ibn Khaldun's demographic ideas. In his book Muqaddimah, Ibn Khaldun addresses various population-related topics including population growth, migration, urbanization, and the impact of geographical and climatic factors on population. Key points of the abstract include: Ibn Khaldun considers the interrelationship between population and socio-economic development. He explores the role of geographical and environmental factors in shaping societies and civilizations. Concepts such as asabiyyah (group feeling) and nomadism are important in Ibn Khaldun's demographic theories. Ibn Khaldun's views on urbanization and its effect on population are examined. His theories about migration and its impact on the demographic structure of societies are analyzed. This article demonstrates that Ibn Khaldun was a pioneer in demographic studies, and many of his theories are still applicable in contemporary demography.

Keywords

• Ibn Khaldun
• social typology
• social changes
• air quality
• longevity
• mortality
• fertility
• migration
• prosperity
• decline of civilization