The growth of the population is the increase in the total population of a country over a given period. This increase can be measured in different ways, such as the annual increase in population, the addition to the total population over a given period, or the percentage increase in population in a given year.
Population growth occurs when the number of births in a population exceeds the number of deaths, and when there is net migration into the country. Population growth can have both positive and negative effects on a country's economy and society. On the positive side, a growing population can increase the size of the labor force and stimulate economic growth. However, if the rate of population growth is too high, it can strain a country's resources and lead to social and environmental challenges, such as overcrowding and pollution.