POPULATION

GROWTH
POPULATION
Refers to group of organisms of the same kind
or species living in the place at the same time.

A population may increase or decrease due to

birth, death, immigration and migration.
POPULATION GROWTH
It is the change in a population over time, and can be quantified as
the change in the number of individuals of any species in a population
using “per unit time” for measurement.
In demographics, population growth rate (PGR) is the rate at which
the number of individuals in a population increases in a given time
period as a fraction of the initial population.
Is an increase in the
population
advantageous?
What are the effects of over population in a community?
FACTORS THAT AFFECT
THE POPULATION
GROWTH
1. Birth Rate exceeds the Death Rate
The population naturally increases if the number of births is
greater than number of deaths at any given time or deaths
rate is slower than the birth rate.

• Birth Rate or Fertility Rate

It refers to the number of births per 1000 people per year.
FORMULA FOR BIRTH
RATEBIRTH RATE = X 1000

Example:
No. of Births = 1,766,440
Total Population = 76,504,077

BIRTH RATE = X 1000 = 23.09

 Death Rate Or Mortality Rate
• It refers to the number of people who died per 1000 people in a
given year.
FORMULA

DEATH RATE = X 1000

Example;
No. of Deaths = 366,931
Total Population = 76,504,077

BIRTH RATE = X 1000 = 4.08

2. The development in Science and Technology has made
the life expectancy of Filipinos longer.
• With the help of the Department
Science and Technology (DOST),
the agency tasked by the
government to develop
pharmaceutical products for priority
health problems, better health and
long life are attained.
 3. Some beliefs and practices of the Filipinos also influence
the population growth.

• Filipinos believed that children are

blessings to the family and that more
children mean more blessings. I the
rural areas where the main livelihood
is agriculture, to have children means
more hands to help in tilling the field,
harvesting, and engaging in other
means of livelihood..
 Problems on Population Growth

1. Food Shortage If there are more people, more food supply is

needed. When there is food shortage, this means there is not
enough food supply to sustain the needs of the people.

Panic Buying
Hoarding
Prices of commodities also go up
2. Water Shortage For more people, naturally more water
is needed. In a place where the population is big, there is
water problem.
3. Housing Problem There are only a few families who own
their houses and lots. At times, in crowded areas, people build
their houses along the railroads, riverbanks and even along
sidewalks. These people are called informal settlers
4. Unemployment

• Too many people compete with one another for the

limited jobs that are available. Unfortunately, the
government cannot provide enough jobs for every job
applicant. Many applicants end up underemployed-working
in jobs way below their educational qualifications and
attainment.
 5. Peace and Order .

• Due to big population, unemployment, hunger,

homelessness, sickness and frustrations, many
people resort to illegal and criminal acts just to
survive. This leads to a rise in criminality that
endangers the peace and security of the country.
 6. Health Problems
• Malnutrition due to lack of food and food nutrients.

• Unsanitary surroundings due to indiscriminate garbage disposal.

• Poor hygiene and poor health.

• Presence of diseases like bronchitis among babies, diarrhea and tuberculosis.

7. Garbage Problem

When there are many people producing garbage, we need

more space for garbage. Rotting garbage gives off
poisonous gas called methane. This adds to air pollution.
Heaps of garbage that easily decay are biodegradable and
those that do not are non-biodegradable like pieces of
plastics or plastic bags. Plastic materials clogging in
"esteros" and canals contribute to flooding.
8. Pollution

In crowded communities, many people are prone to

polluted air, contaminated water and noisy environment.
As the population grows, more industries and factories
are built. These give off harmful gases and chemicals
like nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. Water is
also polluted in crowded communities.
SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEM ON POPULATION
GROWTH
• Development programs to increase food production, provide potable water supply,
construct more road and bridges.

• Promoting health and wellness of the people by building more hospitals, health
clinics and render effective health services.

• The government has carried out housing programs on low cost housing in
cooperation with the National Housing Authority.

• To protect our environment the government has initiated environment protection

project like Pasig River rehabilitation and Haribon education Program... Congress
has passed laws on environment care and protection such as Philippine Clean
Water Act and Clean Air Act