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Demographic Analysis & Population Projection System (DAPPS) Software

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Demographic Analysis & Population Projection System (DAPPS) Software

Release Number DAPPS 4.0

The U.S. Census Bureau's Demographic Analysis and Population Projection System (DAPPS) is a comprehensive freely available software designed to support detailed demographic analysis and population projections. Featuring a modern interface, streamlined workflows, and a range of advanced analytical methods, DAPPS offers users access to over 20 different techniques for analyzing population dynamics, such as age and sex distribution, fertility, mortality, and migration. With seamless data integration from common spreadsheet applications and including new subnational projection methods and enhanced visualization options, DAPPS is an indispensable tool for demographers and data analysts alike. 

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The new DAPPS 4.0 offers advanced methods to analyze and forecast population dynamics.  

  • New! Modern graphical user interface – completely re-engineered for smooth and efficient workflow and enhanced data visualization
  • Easily import data using spreadsheet templates
  • Use a variety of data sources such as censuses, surveys, and vital statistics
  • Over 20 analytic methods to estimate, evaluate or adjust population, fertility, mortality, and migration data
  • Cohort-component population projection method – trusted and reliable method for producing population projections
  • Subnational Projections Toolkit – Prepare subnational population projections using cohort-component or mathematical extrapolation methods
  • Crisis deaths – Special treatment of crisis deaths in the projection process
  • Compatible with RUP .IN files for users of older versions of DAPPS and RUP
  • Coming soon – R package (contact us at pop.dapps.support@census.gov for more information)
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