Growth Rate (CAGR) Calculator
Enter a starting value, an ending value and the number of years to find the steady yearly growth rate that would get you there.
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Result
Compound annual growth rate (CAGR)
+14.87%
per year
- Total growth
- +100.00%
Good to know: Going from 100 to 200 in 5 years is about 14.87% growth a year.
Please note: Illustrative estimate based only on the numbers you enter. This is not financial, investment, tax or legal advice and not an offer of any product. Real products have fees, rate changes and rules this tool does not model. Check figures with your lender or a qualified, independent adviser before you decide.
About this tool
Calculate growth rate or CAGR between two values over time — for business metrics, investments, and population data.
Formula
CAGR = (ending ÷ beginning)^(1 ÷ years) - 1. Simple growth = (ending - beginning) ÷ beginning.
Reference values
- $100 → $200 in 5 years = 14.9% CAGR
- CAGR smooths volatility
- Rule of 72: 72 ÷ rate = doubling years
Questions people ask
What is CAGR?
Compound annual growth rate: the constant yearly rate that turns a starting value into an ending value over a period.
How is CAGR calculated?
(Ending ÷ Starting) raised to the power of 1 ÷ years, minus 1.
Does CAGR show the real path?
No. It smooths out ups and downs, so real years will differ.
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