# Population Growth (Annual %)
**Population Growth (Annual %)** is a **demographic indicator** that measures the rate at which the population of a country or region increases over a year, expressed as a **percentage of the total population**.
- This rate accounts for **births, deaths, and net migration** (the difference between the number of people entering and leaving the country).
- A **positive growth rate** indicates an **increasing population**, while a **negative rate** signals a **declining population**.
- The chart illustrates the **percentage of population growth in Cyprus** over **24 years, from 2000 to 2023**.