how many years does it take for a population to grow double
At a 3 percent growth rate, its doubling time â or the number of years to double in size â is 23 years. (The doubling time for a population can be roughly determined by dividing the current growth rate into the number 69. Therefore, 69/3=23 years. Of course, if a population's growth rate does not remain at this rate, the projected doubling time would need to be recalculated.)