Distinguish between population growth and population change.

Population growth refers specifically to the increase or decrease in the total number of individuals in a population over a defined period, considering births, deaths, and net migration. It focuses solely on the numerical change in population size. On the other hand, population change encompasses a broader spectrum of alterations within a population, including variations in size, structure, distribution, and composition, taking into account demographic factors beyond numerical variations, such as age distribution, gender ratios, and migration patterns.