Population Decline: 1 Million at -1% for 50 Years
A 1% annual population decline reduces 1 million people to approximately 605,000 over 50 years.
How to use this tool
- Enter initial population, annual growth rate and years in the fields above.
- Results update instantly as you type — or click Calculate.
- Read your final population and the full breakdown beneath it.
Model population decline at -1% annually to see how quickly a shrinking population contracts over 50 years.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between continuous and annual compounding?
- Continuous uses e^(rt); annual uses (1+r)^t. For small r they are close, but continuous growth is slightly faster and is the standard in population biology.
- Can growth rates be negative?
- Yes — a negative rate models population decline or any shrinking quantity.