population

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Canada followed that policy template but later retreated and pivoted to imposing limits on immigration, as rapid-fire population growth placed strains on housing costs, the delivery of social services, and infrastructure.

From The Wall Street Journal

The natural disaster killed more than 640 people, and affected more than 10 percent of Sri Lanka's population.

From Barron's

Warmer winters, which are linked to climate change, are thought to be responsible for the population spike, which is known as a "bloom".

From BBC

More than 110,000 Canadians are currently living with Parkinson's disease, and that number is expected to more than double by 2050 as the population ages.

From Science Daily

The US town of Bristol, population around 44,000, is a divided community.

From BBC