Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
The population growth rate formula is used to calculate how fast a population is growing or declining over a specific period of time. It takes into account both natural increase (births minus deaths) and net migration (immigration minus emigration).
Related terms
Carrying Capacity: The maximum number of individuals that an environment can sustainably support.