# 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**
- **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 **Lebanon** over **24 years**, from **2000 to 2023**.