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Natural population growth rates

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Natural population growth rates

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1. A country has a crude birth rate of 28 per 1,000 people and a crude death rate of 15 per 1,000 people. Calculate the natural population increase rate as a percentage.
28 · 1 · 000 · 15 · Natural population growth …
2. A country has a crude birth rate of 27 per 1,000 people and a crude death rate of 14 per 1,000 people. Calculate the natural population increase rate as a percentage.
27 · 1 · 000 · 14 · Natural population growth …
3. A country has a crude birth rate of 16 per 1,000 people and a crude death rate of 11 per 1,000 people. Calculate the natural population increase rate as a percentage.
16 · 1 · 000 · 11 · Natural population growth …
4. A country has a crude birth rate of 23 per 1,000 people and a crude death rate of 13 per 1,000 people. Calculate the natural population increase rate as a percentage.
23 · 1 · 000 · 13 · Natural population growth …
5. A country has a crude birth rate of 28 per 1,000 people and a crude death rate of 11 per 1,000 people. Calculate the natural population increase rate as a percentage.
28 · 1 · 000 · 11 · Natural population growth …
6. A country has a crude birth rate of 28 per 1,000 people and a crude death rate of 26 per 1,000 people. Calculate the natural population increase rate as a percentage.
28 · 1 · 000 · 26 · Natural population growth …
7. A country has a crude birth rate of 22 per 1,000 people and a crude death rate of 12 per 1,000 people. Calculate the natural population increase rate as a percentage.
22 · 1 · 000 · 12 · Natural population growth …
8. A country has a crude birth rate of 20 per 1,000 people and a crude death rate of 16 per 1,000 people. Calculate the natural population increase rate as a percentage.
20 · 1 · 000 · 16 · Natural population growth …
9. A country has a crude birth rate of 33 per 1,000 people and a crude death rate of 8 per 1,000 people. Calculate the natural population increase rate as a percentage.
33 · 1 · 000 · 8 · Natural population growth …
10. A country has a crude birth rate of 15 per 1,000 people and a crude death rate of 6 per 1,000 people. Calculate the natural population increase rate as a percentage.
15 · 1 · 000 · 6 · Natural population growth …
11. A country has a crude birth rate of 29 per 1,000 people and a crude death rate of 24 per 1,000 people. Calculate the natural population increase rate as a percentage.
29 · 1 · 000 · 24 · Natural population growth …
12. A country has a crude birth rate of 19 per 1,000 people and a crude death rate of 9 per 1,000 people. Calculate the natural population increase rate as a percentage.
19 · 1 · 000 · 9 · Natural population growth …

12 questions · Seed 43 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification

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Natural population growth rates

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1. A country has a crude birth rate of 28 per 1,000 people and a crude death rate of 15 per 1,000 people. Calculate the natural population increase rate as a percentage.
1.3%
Natural increase per 1,000 = 28 − 15 = 13 per 1,000. Dividing by 10 converts per-thousand to a percentage: 1.3%.
2. A country has a crude birth rate of 27 per 1,000 people and a crude death rate of 14 per 1,000 people. Calculate the natural population increase rate as a percentage.
1.3%
Natural increase per 1,000 = 27 − 14 = 13 per 1,000. Dividing by 10 converts per-thousand to a percentage: 1.3%.
3. A country has a crude birth rate of 16 per 1,000 people and a crude death rate of 11 per 1,000 people. Calculate the natural population increase rate as a percentage.
0.5%
Natural increase per 1,000 = 16 − 11 = 5 per 1,000. Dividing by 10 converts per-thousand to a percentage: 0.5%.
4. A country has a crude birth rate of 23 per 1,000 people and a crude death rate of 13 per 1,000 people. Calculate the natural population increase rate as a percentage.
1.0%
Natural increase per 1,000 = 23 − 13 = 10 per 1,000. Dividing by 10 converts per-thousand to a percentage: 1.0%.
5. A country has a crude birth rate of 28 per 1,000 people and a crude death rate of 11 per 1,000 people. Calculate the natural population increase rate as a percentage.
1.7%
Natural increase per 1,000 = 28 − 11 = 17 per 1,000. Dividing by 10 converts per-thousand to a percentage: 1.7%.
6. A country has a crude birth rate of 28 per 1,000 people and a crude death rate of 26 per 1,000 people. Calculate the natural population increase rate as a percentage.
0.2%
Natural increase per 1,000 = 28 − 26 = 2 per 1,000. Dividing by 10 converts per-thousand to a percentage: 0.2%.
7. A country has a crude birth rate of 22 per 1,000 people and a crude death rate of 12 per 1,000 people. Calculate the natural population increase rate as a percentage.
1.0%
Natural increase per 1,000 = 22 − 12 = 10 per 1,000. Dividing by 10 converts per-thousand to a percentage: 1.0%.
8. A country has a crude birth rate of 20 per 1,000 people and a crude death rate of 16 per 1,000 people. Calculate the natural population increase rate as a percentage.
0.4%
Natural increase per 1,000 = 20 − 16 = 4 per 1,000. Dividing by 10 converts per-thousand to a percentage: 0.4%.
9. A country has a crude birth rate of 33 per 1,000 people and a crude death rate of 8 per 1,000 people. Calculate the natural population increase rate as a percentage.
2.5%
Natural increase per 1,000 = 33 − 8 = 25 per 1,000. Dividing by 10 converts per-thousand to a percentage: 2.5%.
10. A country has a crude birth rate of 15 per 1,000 people and a crude death rate of 6 per 1,000 people. Calculate the natural population increase rate as a percentage.
0.9%
Natural increase per 1,000 = 15 − 6 = 9 per 1,000. Dividing by 10 converts per-thousand to a percentage: 0.9%.
11. A country has a crude birth rate of 29 per 1,000 people and a crude death rate of 24 per 1,000 people. Calculate the natural population increase rate as a percentage.
0.5%
Natural increase per 1,000 = 29 − 24 = 5 per 1,000. Dividing by 10 converts per-thousand to a percentage: 0.5%.
12. A country has a crude birth rate of 19 per 1,000 people and a crude death rate of 9 per 1,000 people. Calculate the natural population increase rate as a percentage.
1.0%
Natural increase per 1,000 = 19 − 9 = 10 per 1,000. Dividing by 10 converts per-thousand to a percentage: 1.0%.

12 questions · Seed 43 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification

Worksheet StudioPractice pack · Ages 16-18

Natural population growth rates

Take your time. Show your thinking.

1. A country has a crude birth rate of 28 per 1,000 people and a crude death rate of 15 per 1,000 people. Calculate the natural population increase rate as a percentage.
28 · 1 · 000 · 15 · Natural population growth …
2. A country has a crude birth rate of 27 per 1,000 people and a crude death rate of 14 per 1,000 people. Calculate the natural population increase rate as a percentage.
27 · 1 · 000 · 14 · Natural population growth …
3. A country has a crude birth rate of 16 per 1,000 people and a crude death rate of 11 per 1,000 people. Calculate the natural population increase rate as a percentage.
16 · 1 · 000 · 11 · Natural population growth …
4. A country has a crude birth rate of 23 per 1,000 people and a crude death rate of 13 per 1,000 people. Calculate the natural population increase rate as a percentage.
23 · 1 · 000 · 13 · Natural population growth …
5. A country has a crude birth rate of 28 per 1,000 people and a crude death rate of 11 per 1,000 people. Calculate the natural population increase rate as a percentage.
28 · 1 · 000 · 11 · Natural population growth …
6. A country has a crude birth rate of 28 per 1,000 people and a crude death rate of 26 per 1,000 people. Calculate the natural population increase rate as a percentage.
28 · 1 · 000 · 26 · Natural population growth …
7. A country has a crude birth rate of 22 per 1,000 people and a crude death rate of 12 per 1,000 people. Calculate the natural population increase rate as a percentage.
22 · 1 · 000 · 12 · Natural population growth …
8. A country has a crude birth rate of 20 per 1,000 people and a crude death rate of 16 per 1,000 people. Calculate the natural population increase rate as a percentage.
20 · 1 · 000 · 16 · Natural population growth …
9. A country has a crude birth rate of 33 per 1,000 people and a crude death rate of 8 per 1,000 people. Calculate the natural population increase rate as a percentage.
33 · 1 · 000 · 8 · Natural population growth …
10. A country has a crude birth rate of 15 per 1,000 people and a crude death rate of 6 per 1,000 people. Calculate the natural population increase rate as a percentage.
15 · 1 · 000 · 6 · Natural population growth …
11. A country has a crude birth rate of 29 per 1,000 people and a crude death rate of 24 per 1,000 people. Calculate the natural population increase rate as a percentage.
29 · 1 · 000 · 24 · Natural population growth …
12. A country has a crude birth rate of 19 per 1,000 people and a crude death rate of 9 per 1,000 people. Calculate the natural population increase rate as a percentage.
19 · 1 · 000 · 9 · Natural population growth …

12 questions · Seed 43 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification

Worksheet StudioAnswer key · Ages 16-18

Natural population growth rates

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1. A country has a crude birth rate of 28 per 1,000 people and a crude death rate of 15 per 1,000 people. Calculate the natural population increase rate as a percentage.
1.3%
Natural increase per 1,000 = 28 − 15 = 13 per 1,000. Dividing by 10 converts per-thousand to a percentage: 1.3%.
2. A country has a crude birth rate of 27 per 1,000 people and a crude death rate of 14 per 1,000 people. Calculate the natural population increase rate as a percentage.
1.3%
Natural increase per 1,000 = 27 − 14 = 13 per 1,000. Dividing by 10 converts per-thousand to a percentage: 1.3%.
3. A country has a crude birth rate of 16 per 1,000 people and a crude death rate of 11 per 1,000 people. Calculate the natural population increase rate as a percentage.
0.5%
Natural increase per 1,000 = 16 − 11 = 5 per 1,000. Dividing by 10 converts per-thousand to a percentage: 0.5%.
4. A country has a crude birth rate of 23 per 1,000 people and a crude death rate of 13 per 1,000 people. Calculate the natural population increase rate as a percentage.
1.0%
Natural increase per 1,000 = 23 − 13 = 10 per 1,000. Dividing by 10 converts per-thousand to a percentage: 1.0%.
5. A country has a crude birth rate of 28 per 1,000 people and a crude death rate of 11 per 1,000 people. Calculate the natural population increase rate as a percentage.
1.7%
Natural increase per 1,000 = 28 − 11 = 17 per 1,000. Dividing by 10 converts per-thousand to a percentage: 1.7%.
6. A country has a crude birth rate of 28 per 1,000 people and a crude death rate of 26 per 1,000 people. Calculate the natural population increase rate as a percentage.
0.2%
Natural increase per 1,000 = 28 − 26 = 2 per 1,000. Dividing by 10 converts per-thousand to a percentage: 0.2%.
7. A country has a crude birth rate of 22 per 1,000 people and a crude death rate of 12 per 1,000 people. Calculate the natural population increase rate as a percentage.
1.0%
Natural increase per 1,000 = 22 − 12 = 10 per 1,000. Dividing by 10 converts per-thousand to a percentage: 1.0%.
8. A country has a crude birth rate of 20 per 1,000 people and a crude death rate of 16 per 1,000 people. Calculate the natural population increase rate as a percentage.
0.4%
Natural increase per 1,000 = 20 − 16 = 4 per 1,000. Dividing by 10 converts per-thousand to a percentage: 0.4%.
9. A country has a crude birth rate of 33 per 1,000 people and a crude death rate of 8 per 1,000 people. Calculate the natural population increase rate as a percentage.
2.5%
Natural increase per 1,000 = 33 − 8 = 25 per 1,000. Dividing by 10 converts per-thousand to a percentage: 2.5%.
10. A country has a crude birth rate of 15 per 1,000 people and a crude death rate of 6 per 1,000 people. Calculate the natural population increase rate as a percentage.
0.9%
Natural increase per 1,000 = 15 − 6 = 9 per 1,000. Dividing by 10 converts per-thousand to a percentage: 0.9%.
11. A country has a crude birth rate of 29 per 1,000 people and a crude death rate of 24 per 1,000 people. Calculate the natural population increase rate as a percentage.
0.5%
Natural increase per 1,000 = 29 − 24 = 5 per 1,000. Dividing by 10 converts per-thousand to a percentage: 0.5%.
12. A country has a crude birth rate of 19 per 1,000 people and a crude death rate of 9 per 1,000 people. Calculate the natural population increase rate as a percentage.
1.0%
Natural increase per 1,000 = 19 − 9 = 10 per 1,000. Dividing by 10 converts per-thousand to a percentage: 1.0%.

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