The population has surged by more than 45 percent since 2000.

Last year, the administration reported that coca growth had surged by 11 percent in Colombia.

But since last year, power use has surged by nearly 5 percent.

Sales of cars and light trucks surged by more than 16 percent for the 10 days in mid-December.

Exports surged during the third quarter by 21.5 percent from the previous year, the bank report said.

Imports from Mexico have surged by 83 percent since 1993.

It surged by more than 13 percent in the same period after the recession of the early 80's.

Reports of drug-related child abuse cases have surged by 72 percent in one year.

At the same time, Japanese exports to China surged by 39.3 percent.

And including a 50-cent gain yesterday, its stock has surged so far this week by $6.25, or 15 percent, closing at $48.625.