Population growth rates

Definition

Population growth rates refer to the increase or decrease in the number of individuals within a population over a specific period of time, usually expressed as a percentage. It measures the rate at which a population is growing or declining.

Related terms

Birth rate: The birth rate refers to the number of live births per 1,000 people in a given population during a specific time period.

Death rate: The death rate represents the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a given population during a specific time period.

Fertility rate: The fertility rate indicates the average number of children born to women of childbearing age (usually between 15 and 49) in a particular region or country.