Banished: How to increase the population

To be successful in Banished you need to increase the population. If the birth rate is lower than the death rate, you must act quickly. Otherwise, your city's economy will collapse quickly.

Build new houses to increase the population in Banished

Building new houses is the most effective way to increase the birth rate in Banished.

• Settlers are fertile between the ages of 10 and 50.
• If settlers still live with their parents during their fertile age, they do not reproduce.
• Especially at the beginning you should check your huts regularly.
• 20 to 30 houses offer enough living space for a population of 40 to 50 adults with a constant 10 to 20 offspring.

More tips for a high population

With these additional tips, you can also ensure a lower death rate, which also increases the population.

• Provide enough firewood for your settlers to survive the winter. To do this, set a wood cutter that processes the wood into firewood.
• Expand the wooden huts into stone huts so that the accommodations become more cold-resistant.
• You should also pay attention to high health. To do this, you should hire herb healers and build hospitals. You should also ensure the greatest possible variety of food.
• With the Townhall you can not only check the population change, but also attract nomads. These ensure a decent population surge.

In another practical tip, we will give you more beginner tips on Banished.