Population Growth (Noun)
Meaning
Increase in the number of people who inhabit a territory or state.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The country's population growth rate has been steadily increasing over the past decade due to improved healthcare and economic conditions.
- The rapid population growth in urban areas has put a strain on the city's infrastructure and resources.
- The government has implemented policies to control population growth and reduce the pressure on the environment.
- The population growth in the region has been driven by a combination of natural increase and migration from other parts of the country.
- The United Nations has warned that unchecked population growth could lead to food and water shortages, and increased competition for resources.