Translation guide
The speed at which something grows, often expressed as a percentage. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is 成長率 (seichōritsu), but other terms apply in economic, biological, or technical contexts.
The percentage increase in size, value, or output over time, especially for economies, companies, or populations.
The standard term for growth rate in most contexts: economic growth, company growth, population growth, etc.
This year's GDP growth rate is forecast to be 3%.
The population growth rate in this region is declining.
Often used for growth rate in sales, revenue, or other business metrics. Slightly more casual than 成長率.
The sales growth rate slowed compared to last year.
Literally 'increase rate'. Used for numerical increases, often in statistics or formal reports.
The growth rate of infections reached its peak.
The speed at which a living organism or physical entity grows in size.
Focuses on the speed of growth, often used for plants, animals, or children.
The growth rate of this plant is surprisingly fast.
Often used specifically for plant growth rate. Note: same reading as 成長率 but different kanji nuance.
We measured the growth rate of the seedlings.
A specific financial metric representing the mean annual growth rate over a period.
The standard translation for CAGR. Used in finance and business.
The compound annual growth rate over the past five years is 8%.
成長率 is the most general and neutral. 伸び率 is often used for business metrics like sales or profit, and has a slightly more colloquial feel. 増加率 is more formal and statistical, emphasizing the increase itself rather than organic growth.