Population Mean & Proportion Calculator
Introduction & Importance
Population mean and proportion are crucial statistics used to understand and describe data from a population. The population mean, also known as the average, is the sum of all values divided by the number of values. The population proportion is the number of successes divided by the total population.
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the total population in the ‘Population’ field.
- Enter the number of successes (e.g., the number of people who have a certain characteristic) in the ‘Successes’ field.
- Click ‘Calculate’.
For more information, see CDC’s glossary of health terms and UK’s Office for National Statistics glossary.