This journal has a long tradition in the field of demographic studies in Portugal. The first number was published in 1945 and since then it became a reference in the field of demographic studies for those who intends to analyze the demographic trends in both national and international levels.

Demographic Studies Review nº 49 includes four articles:
 - Incipient nature of the demographic transition in Mozambique
 - Demographic behaviour and socio-economic development challenges in Mozambique
 - The population growth in Angola: “A glance at Luanda situation and population dynamic”
 - The international return migration as phenomenon of the international crisis