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 shows actual growth of population ?

Births – Deaths + In Migration – Out Migration

Natural growth of population includes only birth rate and death rate whereas actual growth of population includes migration along with birth and death rate.  Actual growth of population = Births – Deaths + In Migration – Out Migration.