population increase

[/ˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃn ɪnˈkriːs/]
nounpl: population increases
aumento populacional
1. A rise in the total number of people living in a particular area, country, or the world
The city experienced a rapid population increase due to migration from rural areas.
A cidade experimentou um aumento populacional rápido devido à migração de áreas rurais.
2. Growth in the size of a demographic group over a specific period of time
Population increase has strained the city's infrastructure and resources.
O aumento populacional sobrecarregou a infraestrutura e os recursos da cidade.
In Brazil, this term is frequently discussed in the context of rapid urbanization and migration from Northeast to Southeast regions. In the USA, population increase discussions often focus on immigration policy, suburban sprawl, and resource allocation. The term is prominent in academic, governmental, and media discourse in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
population growthdemographic growthpopulation expansiongrowth in populationpopulation rise
Antonyms / Antônimos
population decreasepopulation declinedepopulationpopulation loss

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aumento populacional
Most common and standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
crescimento demográfico
Commonly used in academic and technical contexts
General Brazilian
crescimento populacional
Alternative term, equally acceptable and used interchangeably
Portugal
aumento da população
European Portuguese prefers this longer form occasionally

Related Words

demographicsbirth ratemortality ratemigrationfertility ratecensusurbanization

Related Idioms & Phrases

population boom
population explosion
population surge
demographic shift
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