This is the 2444th most frequent Russian word.
показателем
The Russian word "показателем" means "indicator" or "measure."
Here, 'показателем' refers to 'indicator,' a measure or sign that shows the state or level of a particular aspect, in this case, economic development, within the context of demographics.
Естественный прирост населения является показателем экономического развития.
The natural population growth is an indicator of economic development.
In this example, 'показателем' means 'sign,' denoting something that indicates or reflects a particular quality or characteristic, which is independence in this scenario.
У себя в комнате он делал ремонт, что является показателем его самостоятельности.
He renovated his room, which is a sign of his independence.
Here, 'показателем' is used as 'indicator' to denote a metric or standard demonstrating the quality or outcome of management practices in relation to productivity.