Fertility rate and population growth aren't the same thing. Population growth is also influenced by life expectancy and immigration/emmigration. I can also as

Fertility rate and population growth aren't the same thing. Population growth is also influenced by life expectancy and immigration/emmigration. I can also assure you that population growth trends are NOT the same everywhere. The West is approaching a new equilibrium, but places like Africa are still seeing tons of growth. I really encourage everyone to look up Hans Rosling on youtube. His lectures are highly informative and easy to follow.