Meaning of the word "population boom" in English

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population boom

US /ˌpɑː.pjəˈleɪ.ʃən buːm/
UK /ˌpɒp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən buːm/
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Noun

a sudden and rapid increase in the number of people living in a particular area or country

Example:
The city is struggling to provide enough housing during this population boom.
Technological advances in medicine often lead to a population boom.