The rate of growth of population is

A.

Initial population plus number of births and net migration

B.

The difference between birth rate and death rate

C.

Birth rate less death rate plus net migration

D.

The number of immigrants plus number of births

Correct answer is C

The rate of growth of population is generally calculated using the formula: birth rate minus death rate plus net migration. This formula takes into account the components that contribute to changes in population size over a specific period of time.