Population Growth Rate

Definition

The population growth rate refers to the rate at which a population increases or decreases over a specific period of time, taking into account births, deaths, and migration.

Related terms

Exponential Growth: Exponential growth occurs when a population increases at an accelerating rate over time, resulting in a J-shaped curve.

Carrying Capacity: Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals that an environment can sustainably support without causing significant negative impacts.

Demographic Transition: Demographic transition refers to the shift from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as countries undergo industrialization and development.