Some areas in asia have 100 to 250 people per square mile. Population density the number of people who live in an area. As is evident, population distribution in the world is marked with a great amount of variation. Punes 2020 population is now estimated at 6,629,347. Global human population is heavily localized at low elevations fig. Population distribution the way people are spread out across the earths surface. Sep 12, 2018 if we want to show where the worlds people are we need a population cartogram, a geographical presentation of the world where the size of the countries are not drawn according to the distribution of land, but according to the distribution of people. Data learn how the world bank group is helping countries with covid19 coronavirus. Out of the top ten most populous countries, 6 are located in asia.
To navigate map click on left, right or middle of mouse. In relation to the equator it is seen that the vast majority of the human population lives in the northern hemisphere, as 67% of the earths land area is there. Or sometime population distribution can be described as being even or uneven, scattered or concentrated in a particular places. The data includes both the percentage of and a country. Click on the name of the country or dependency for current estimates live population clock, historical data, and projected figures.
The world population density map is exploratory, as the dataset is very rich and new, and i am also testing out new methods for navigating statistics at both national and city scales on this site. Using an innovative approach with gis and remote sensing, the oak ridge national laboratory landscantm is the community standard for global population distribution. The northeast and great lakes regions have experienced far less rapid growth. Pune has grown by 883,770 since 2015, which represents a 2. Australian geography teachers association education services australia.
The worlds population distribution is divided into 3 main groups. For example, there can be 10 people or under per square mile in areas, such as russia and parts of africa. The current population of india contributes to 17% of the global population. Patterns of distribution change depending on the scale at which they are viewed, from the arrangement of individuals within a small family unit, to patterns within a population, or the. The distribution of the worlds population hans rosling. The population of the world grew very slowly up until about 1900. Also, all these people are unevenly distributed across 3.
World historical and predicted populations both sexes for the period 18002100 in billions. The world bank classifies economies for analytical purposes into four income groups. There are clearly many applications of this data in understanding urban geographies at different scales, urban development, sustainability and change. About the world population map the world population map is a population cartogram providing a unique view of the earth the size of each country is shown in proportion to its population, rather than land mass. World population distribution gcserevision, geography. On a surface area of little more than 23 per cent, asia alone accommodates more than 60 per cent. Countries in the world by population 2020 this list includes both countries and dependent territories. South africa population 2020 demographics, maps, graphs. Coastal population trends show that the regions with warmer climatesthe southeast, gulf of mexico, and pacifichave grown most rapidly in recent decades and will continue to do so in the near future. So i spent the last few weekends making this cartogram for the world population in 2018.
Identify global megacity regions and the growth and diversity of urban forms. The gulf of thailand serves as the southwest boundary. Explore population growth from 1 ce to 2050, see how our numbers impact the environment, and learn about the key advances and events allowing our numbers to grow. At the 2001 census, the final declared total for resident citizens in south africa was 44,819,778. Often given as how many people per square kilometer.
China is the most populous country of the world followed by india, the usa, indonesia, brazil, pakistan, bangladesh, nigeria, russian federation, and japan. In 1990 it reached 6 billion people this rapid growth in population has been called a population explosion. The original world population map was published in 2005 and included 6,428 squares on the cartogram to represent the. Areas of high population density tend to be located between 20 and 60n. The population distribution in cambodia in 1998 and 2008 is also represented in map 2.
According to the 2001 census, uttar pradesh is the highest populated state in india with a total number of 166 million people. As with any type of projection, there is a degree of. Republic, on the east and south by viet nam see map 1. The country has a coastline of about 440 km and contains extensive forests. Data based on the latest united nations population division estimates. Our population is expected to grow to over 9 billion by 2050, yet the ability of our environment to provide space, food, and energy are limited. At united states population density map page, view political map of united states, physical maps, usa states map, satellite images photos and where is united states location in world map. This area contains a large land area and a relatively temperate climate. For united states population density map map, direction, location and where addresse. It is important to remember that this measure describes where people live, so areas like central business districts can appear low density if they do not include residents see for example the very centre of london or tokyo.
In most countries of the world the geographic distribution of the population is not even with varying. Both the highest and lowest population densities in these data occur at elevations,100 m. The ghsl population layer shown in the map describes residents per square km, related to the underlying census data used. Panama, namibia and guineabissau have small populations so are barely visible on the map. Students use population data for world regions to create a map of population distribution in year 1, describe the distribution of population in the year 1, and relate the patterns to. Detail notes, lecture and summary of cbse ncert books. Population statistics and distribution scool, the revision.
The world s regions vary considerably in population size and density distribution of the world s population by region, 2017 world s population in 2017. At population density map of the world page find a collection of world maps, countries political map of the world, physical maps, satellite space images of the world, population density map. In 2011 world population estimates reached 7 billion. The shade of the country corresponds to the magnitude of the indicator. The 2019 population density in the world is 52 people per km 2 4 people per mi 2, calculated on a total land area of 148,940,000 km2 57,506,032 sq. Jul 25, 2017 according to the census report of 2011, there has been a remarkable increase in the population of india from 1. Nile valley in egypt where 99% of the countrys population live on 4% of the total land. How is population distributed by latitude and longitude. World population map activity guide an introduction for teachers population education partnered with odt maps to bring you a 2015 edition of the world population map and a set of classroom activities to use the map as a launch pad for student exploration of global demographics and human development. Smallest red point means city with population of minimum 5000. The world population distribution, density and growth. Nov 22, 2017 this quiz tests your knowledge of population, population density, population distribution and population growth. The world s population, which is currently growing at a pace of 1.
It is frequently applied to living organisms, most of the time to humans. The major reason for population changes, whether in an individual country or for the whole world, is the change in birth and death rates. Jun 19, 2015 population distribution refers to the way people are spread out on the land. According to the medium variant of world population prospects 2019, the global population is projected to continue to grow, rising from 7. The united states of america has a relatively low population density of 35km. In simple terms, population density refers to the number of people living in an area per square kilometre. The worlds regions vary considerably in population size and density distribution of the worlds population by region, 2017 worlds population in 2017.
Areas of low density less than 10 people per km2 examples include sahara desert and canada 2. The map above shows that world population distribution is uneven. The distribution of the earths population in 2018 is shown in this map. If we want to show where the worlds people are we need a population cartogram, a geographical presentation of the world where the size of the countries are not drawn according to the distribution of land, but according to the distribution of people. Population distribution is uneven since some areas are densely settled while others are not. Population density and population distribution quiz. The shape of a population pyramid can help understand growth patterns and possible dependency issues or gender imbalances. Population distribution refers to the way people are spread out on the land. A population pyramid is a pair of histograms indicating the distribution of the population among the different age groups and sexes males on the left and females on the right. Chapter 2 spatial distribution and density of population. According to the census report of 2011, there has been a remarkable increase in the population of india from 1. Species distribution is the manner in which a biological taxon is spatially arranged. This has huge implications for future population growth. If places are densely populated, they will have a high population.
The worlds population, which is currently growing at a pace of 1. Our widely referenced world population data sheet has been produced annually since 1962. Generally speaking, the majority of the earth has 50 people or. It animates the creation of a bar graph by shifting population from its location on the map to aggregate population levels by latitude or longitude increments.
Population distribution and density are usually notated by how many people live per square mile or square kilometer. World population distribution by latitude and longitude. In part 3 of a 6part lecture, hans rosling explains the distribution of the worlds population today and what it will look like in the future. The worlds population, which is currently growing at.
Areas of medium density 1050 people per km2 examples include california, southeast australia and. In comparison, the two countries with the highest populations china and india have population densities of 146km. The geographic limits of a particular taxons distribution is its range, often represented as shaded areas on a map. In terms of population density, that equated to 41. This interactive map shows how population is distributed by latitude or longitude.
Some areas have a high population density while others have a low population density. The widely distributed 20102011 world resources report. The 10 most populous countries of the world contribute about 60 per cent to the worlds population. Today approximately one in three people are under fifteen. To zoom in and zoom out map, please drag map with mouse. World population density interactive map citygeographics. India, china and japan appear large on the map because they have large populations.
Cia world factbook unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of january 1, 2019. Population distributions are often shown by means of a dot map, were each dot represents a given number of people. With more than 50 countries, including the united states, scheduled to conduct a census in the coming year, this years data sheet focuses on censuses around the worldfrom the first known census by the babylonian empire to malawis census taking using tablet technology. The population distribution is a form of probability distribution that measures the frequency with which the items or variables that make up the population are drawn or expected to be drawn for a given research study. For this purpose it uses gross national income gni per capita data in u. Decision making in a changing climate includes coastal population estimates from sedac. Dec 14, 2016 the world population density map is exploratory, as the dataset is very rich and new, and i am also testing out new methods for navigating statistics at both national and city scales on this site. Population maps are also used by central governments to plan and distribute resources. Researchers and students are able to understand the overall distribution of population density across the globe using population maps. A population map that shows the varying population densities across the world is referred to as a world population map. China is the most populous country of the world followed by india, the usa, indonesia, brazil, pakistan. The map displayed here shows how population varies by country. See also this image for location of densely populated areas cities in.
On the whole, the old world is more populous than the new world. Explore the detailed geography of population across the globe with interactive mapping and statistics. Table 4 gives the distribution of the population into rural and urban for the period, 19012001. Students use population data for world regions to create a map of population distribution in year 1, describe the distribution of population in the year 1, and relate the patterns to ancient urban settlements, temperature, and latitude. Population change the worlds population is growing very rapidly. The most important attributes of landforms which determine population density and distribution are.
They provide a quick overview of the general characteristics of a distribution as well as indications of areas of high or low density e. Population density people per km 2 map of the world in 1994. World demographics 2020 population, age, sex, trends. Left joint distribution of human population by elevation and population density, or human altitude density had, as a contour map. These estimates represent the urban agglomeration of pune, which typically includes punes population in. Data is from the global human settlement layer by the european commission jrc. The characteristics or attributes of the population, i. Population density is the number of people for a given area. This quiz tests your knowledge of population, population density, population distribution and population growth. The population then exploded and increased rapidly and still continues today.
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