Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
zpg
noun
/ziː.piː.dʒiː/
Definition
Zero Population Growth (ZPG) refers to a condition where the number of people in a specific population neither grows nor declines, remaining constant over time.
Examples
- A community may aim for ZPG to manage resources sustainably.
- Countries such as Italy are experiencing ZPG as birthrates decline.
- Policies promoting family planning can help achieve ZPG.
Meaning
The concept of zero population growth indicates a balance between the birth rate and the death rate, leading to a stable population without increase.
Synonyms
- Population stability
- Population equilibrium
- Stable population
