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Question
Differentiate between the Following:
Growth rate and Natural growth rate
Distinguish Between
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Solution
| Basis of Difference | Growth Rate | Natural Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Growth rate is the percentage change in a population’s size over a specific period, usually a year. | Natural growth rate is the increase in population due to the difference between births and deaths. |
| Factors considered | It reflects the overall change in population, including the effect of migration. | It considers births and deaths and excludes migration. |
| Calculation | It is calculated as annual increase in population ÷ total population × 100. | It is calculated as (live births − deaths) ÷ mid-year population, usually multiplied by 1,000. |
| What it shows | It shows how quickly the total population is changing. | It shows whether births exceed deaths, or deaths exceed births, in a population. |
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