population growth
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population growth
The increase in the number of people living in a specific area (e.g., a country or a city) over a certain period of time.
Das rasante Bevölkerungswachstum stellt viele Entwicklungsländer vor große Herausforderungen.
Rapid population growth presents many developing countries with major challenges.
This long word is easy to understand if you break it down: 'Bevölkerung' (population) + '-s-' + 'Wachstum' (growth). So it literally means the growth of the population.
Die Regierung diskutiert Maßnahmen gegen das schnelle Bevölkerungswachstum.
The government is discussing measures against rapid population growth.
Common adjectives are 'starkes' (strong), 'schnelles' (rapid), 'langsames' (slow), or also 'negatives' (negative) population growth. Typical verbs are 'bremsen' (to slow down), 'stoppen' (to stop), or 'fördern' (to promote).
In vielen europäischen Ländern gibt es nur ein langsames Bevölkerungswachstum.
In many European countries, there is only slow population growth.
This word belongs to technical and written language. You often find it in news reports, academic texts, or political discussions.
Der Artikel analysiert das globale Bevölkerungswachstum im 21. Jahrhundert.
The article analyzes global population growth in the 21st century.
population development
'das Bevölkerungswachstum' and 'die Bevölkerungsentwicklung' both have to do with changes in the number of inhabitants. 'Bevölkerungswachstum' only means that the number of people is increasing. 'Bevölkerungsentwicklung' is broader: the population can grow, shrink, or change in its composition, for example through births, deaths, or immigration. The words are easy to confuse because growth can be part of development. If it is really about more people, 'Bevölkerungswachstum' fits. If you are describing the overall change, 'Bevölkerungsentwicklung' is more natural.
Das starke Bevölkerungswachstum führt in der Stadt zu mehr Bedarf an Wohnungen.
The strong population growth is creating a greater need for housing in the city.
Die Stadt untersucht die Bevölkerungsentwicklung der letzten zwanzig Jahre.
The city is studying the population development of the last twenty years.