per annum
Example Sentences
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Population growth of 2% per annum in the U.S. far outstrips the 0.8% of the United Kingdom, while the U.S.’s real GDP is substantially higher at 3.6% versus 2.1%.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 3, 2026
Salaries start at £31,244 per annum, with travel, accommodation, meals and gear to withstand the extreme temperatures all provided.
From BBC ● Feb. 22, 2026
“We estimate this creates A$150 million per annum of Waitsia production delivered with zero revenue recognition,” Morgans says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 11, 2026
The company has ambitious plans to almost double its copper production from its present 850,000 tons per annum to 1.6 million tons by 2035.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 6, 2026
NOTE.—Standing alone, per- signifies by: as, per annum, by the year.
From New Word-Analysis by William Swinton
