Population Growth
Definition
Population growth refers to the increase in the number of individuals living in a particular area over time. It is often measured through birth rates, death rates, immigration, and emigration.
Analogy
Imagine population growth as filling up an ice cream shop with customers. As more people come in (births and immigration), the shop gets busier and more crowded. However, if some people leave (deaths and emigration), the crowd thins out.
Related terms
Demographics: Statistical data about human populations that includes information about age, gender, income levels, education, etc.
Urbanization: The process of an increasing proportion of people living in urban areas compared to rural areas.
Malthusian theory: A theory that suggests that population growth will eventually outpace resources leading to poverty and societal problems.
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