| Population Forecasts | |
| Year | Population |
| 2003 | 3,484,017 |
| 2008 | 3,902,876 |
| 2013 | 4,348,191 |
| 2018 | 4,819,965 |
| 2023 | 5,318,195 |
| 2028 | 5,842,884 |
| Implicit Growth Rates | |
| Year | Growth Rate (%) |
| 1998-2003 | 2.25 |
| 2003-2008 | 2.30 |
| 2008-2013 | 2.18 |
| 2013-2018 | 2.08 |
| 2018-2023 | 1.99 |
| 2023-2028 | 1.90 |