# 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 **Oman** over **24 years, from 2000 to 2023**.