Distinguish between birth rate and growth rate.
Birth rate |
Growth rate |
(i)The number of births per thousand persons during a certain period of times is called birth rate. (ii)It is calculated for every 1000 persons of a year. |
(i) It is the difference between the birth rate and death rate per 1000 persons. (ii)The growth rate of population is expressed as percentage during a certain period of time. (iii)When birth rate is more than death rate, it shows a positive growth rate. |