The rate of growth of population is

ECONOMICS
WAEC 2023

The rate of growth of population is

  • A. initial population plus number of births and net migration
  • B. the difference between birth rate and death rate
  • C. birth rate less death rate plus net migration
  • D. the number of immigrants plus number of births

Correct Answer: C. birth rate less death rate plus net migration

Explanation

The rate of growth of population is generally calculated using the formula: birth rate minus death rate plus net migration. This formula takes into account the components that contribute to changes in population size over a specific period of time.



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