This is the 1827th most frequent Russian word.
население
Population.
Here, 'население' is used to denote the collective inhabitants of a city, indicating a demographical perspective.
Население города растёт каждый год.
The population of the city grows every year.
In this sentence, 'население' refers to the collective people of a country, emphasizing linguistic diversity among the inhabitants.
В этой стране население говорит на нескольких языках.
In this country, the population speaks multiple languages.
'Население' in this context focuses on the numerical aspect of inhabitants, indicating a demographic concern of the government regarding a decline in numbers.