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
Population stability refers to a state where the size and composition of a population remain relatively constant over time, with birth rates balancing out death rates.
Related terms
Population growth rate: The rate at which the size of a population changes over time due to births, deaths, immigration, and emigration.