A city had a population of 1.2 million in 2010. The natural increase (births minus deaths) is 2.1 % per year and net migration is -0.4 % per year. Assuming the rates remain constant, estimate the population in 2025 and state the average annual net growth rate over the 15‑year period.

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1.54 million (average net growth ≈ 1.69 %)

Neco 2023 Geography Question 9

A city had a population of 1.2 million in 2010. The natural increase (births minus deaths) is 2.1 % per year and net migration is -0.4 % per year. Assuming the rates remain constant, estimate the population in 2025 and state the average annual net growth rate over the 15‑year period.

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Neco 2023 Geography Question 9

A city had a population of 1.2 million in 2010. The natural increase (births minus deaths) is 2.1 % per year and net migration is -0.4 % per year. Assuming the rates remain constant, estimate the population in 2025 and state the average annual net growth rate over the 15‑year period.

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A city had a population of 1.2 million in 2010. The natural increase (births minus deaths) is 2.1 % per year and net migration is -0.4 % per year. Assuming the rates remain constant, estimate the population in 2025 and state the average annual net growth rate over the 15‑year period.