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Väestönkasvu, often translated as population growth, refers to the increase in the number of individuals in a population over a specific period. This growth is primarily determined by the interplay of birth rates, death rates, and migration. When the birth rate exceeds the death rate, and net migration is positive or zero, the population will increase. Conversely, if the death rate surpasses the birth rate, or if net migration is negative, the population will decrease.

Historically, population growth has been relatively slow for most of human history. However, the advent of the agricultural revolution and later the industrial revolution, coupled with advances in medicine and public health, led to significant declines in death rates and improvements in life expectancy. This resulted in a period of rapid population expansion, particularly from the 20th century onwards.

Factors influencing population growth are complex and varied. They include socioeconomic development, access to education and healthcare, availability of resources, cultural norms regarding family size, and government policies. Understanding population growth is crucial for addressing issues related to resource management, environmental sustainability, urban planning, and economic development. Different regions of the world experience varying rates of population growth due to these diverse influencing factors.