The population growth or population change refers to the change in number of inhabitants of a territory during a specific period of time. This change may be positive as well as negative. It can be expressed either in terms of absolute numbers or in terms of percentage. Population change in an area is an important indicator of economic development, social upliftment and historical and cultural background of the region.

Which of the following is the change of population expressed in percentage form ?

Growth rate of population

Growth rate of population is the change of population expressed in percentage. Growth of population is shown in actual numbers.