# 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.
- A **negative rate** signals a declining population.
- The chart illustrates the **percentage of population growth in Qatar** over 24 years, from **2000 to 2023**.