Most of the earthlings, about 90%, live in the northern hemisphere. Also, 80% of the population is concentrated in the eastern hemisphere, versus 20% in the western, while 60% of people are residents of Asia (on average - 109 people / km2). About 70% of the population is concentrated on 7% of the planet's territory. And 10-15% of the land is completely uninhabited territories - these are the lands of Antarctica, Greenland, etc.

Population density by country

There are countries in the world with both low and high rates of population density. The first group includes, for example, Australia, Greenland, Guiana, Namibia, Libya, Mongolia, Mauritania. The population density in them is no more than two people per square kilometer.

The most densely populated countries are located in Asia - China, India, Japan, Bangladesh, Taiwan, the Republic of Korea and others. The average density in Europe is 87 people / km2, in America - 64 people / km2, in Africa, Australia and Oceania - 28 people / km2 and 2.05 people / km2, respectively.

States with a small area are usually very densely populated. These are, for example, Monaco, Singapore, Malta, Bahrain, Republic of Maldives.

Among the cities with the highest are Egyptian Cairo (36,143 people / km2), Chinese Shanghai (2,683 people / km2 in 2009), Pakistani Karachi (5,139 people / km2), Turkish Istanbul (6,521 people / km2) km2), Japanese Tokyo (5,740 people / km2), Indian Mumbai and Delhi, Argentine Buenos Aires, Mexico City, the capital of Russia Moscow (10,500 people / km2), etc.

Reasons for uneven settlement

The uneven population of the planet is associated with various factors. First of all, these are natural and climatic conditions. Half of earthlings live in lowlands, which make up less than a third of the land, and a third of people live from the sea at a distance of no more than 50 kilometers (12% of the land).

Traditionally, zones with unfavorable and extreme natural conditions (high mountains, tundra, deserts, tropics) were inactively populated.

Another factor is the rate of natural population growth due to the birth rate in different countries, in some countries it is very high, and in others it is extremely low.

And another important factor is the socio-economic conditions and the level of production in a particular country. For the same reasons, the density varies significantly within the countries themselves - in cities and rural areas. As a rule, the population density in cities is higher than in the countryside, and

The population of the countries of the world does not belong to constant indicators: somewhere it grows, and in some countries it falls catastrophically. There are many reasons for this - economic, political, social, pressure from other powers. As practice shows, people are constantly looking for a place to live with clean air, developed infrastructure, and social guarantees. Natural increase and decrease are also influenced by the ratio of mortality and fertility, life expectancy, and other significant factors. Previously, experts predicted that the number of people on the globe would certainly exceed critical indicators and become uncontrollable. Today's realities show that this is not entirely true.

Generally, the population in the world is estimated by continents and superpowers, there are exceptions - the European Union, which unites states with different levels of economy and demography. We should not forget the migration processes activated as a result of military conflicts, as the events in Yugoslavia and Syria showed. And the development of the economy does not always accompany an increase in the number of people living in the country, and vice versa, which is proved by the example of India or individual African countries. But first things first. Consider the largest population in the world by country, according to official statistics.

The largest countries in terms of population

Leads in terms of population China- there, according to sociologists, almost 1.4 billion people are concentrated.

In second place India: Indians, in comparison with the Chinese, less than 40 million (1.36 billion). These are the countries with the largest population in the world, followed by other figures - hundreds of millions or less.

The third place is rightfully taken by USA... There are 328.8 million Americans in the world. After developed and well-to-do America, states that are not alike are pulling forward. These are Indonesia (266.4 million), Brazil (212.9), Pakistan (200.7), Nigeria (196.8), Bangladesh (166.7), the Russian Federation (143.3). Closes the top ten Mexico - "only" 131.8 million.

The second ten is opened by the island Japan, it is inhabited by 125.7 million citizens. The next participant in the ranking of the world's population is distant Ethiopia (106.9 million). Egypt and Vietnam are nothing alike, except for the indicators of the number of citizens living there - respectively 97 and 96.4 million people (14th and 15th place). Congo has 84.8 million inhabitants, Iran (17th position) and Turkey (18th) have almost the same number of citizens - 81.8 and 81.1 million.

After the prosperous FRG with its 80.6 million law-abiding burghers, there is another decline in exactly two dozen: there are 68.4 million Thais in Thailand. Further, a combined hodgepodge begins, interspersed by developed European states.

Among other players, the Netherlands (17.1 million) and Belgium (81 positions, 11.5 million people) are in 68th place. In total, the list includes 201 states in the ranking by the population of the countries of the world, if you look in descending order, including the Virgin Islands, which are under US protectorate (106.7 thousand people).

How many people live on Earth

In 2017, the number of population in the countries of the world was 7.58 billion... At the same time, 148.78 were born, and 58.62 million people died. 54% of the total population lived in cities, 46% in towns and villages, respectively. The population of the countries of the world in 2018 was 7.66 billion with a natural increase of 79.36 million. The data are not final, because the year is not over yet.

Traditionally, the "inflow" is provided by states with a low standard of living, which are leading in the ranking of the largest countries in the world in terms of population - China and India. If we take statistics for long periods, it is easy to see that a gradual increase in 1960-1970 (up to 2% annually) was replaced by a decline until 1980. Then there was a sharp jump (more than 2%) in the late eighties, after which the rate of increase in numbers began to decline. In 2016, the growth rate was about 1.2%, and now the number of people living on Earth is slowly but surely increasing.

TOP 10 countries with the largest population

Statistics refers to the exact sciences and allows, with minimal errors, to determine the fluctuations in the number of citizens permanently residing in a given territory, and to make a forecast for the future. Online counters and surveys are designed to take into account any changes as impartially as possible, but they are not sinless either.

For example, the UN Secretariat estimated the population of the countries of the world in the past year at 7.528 billion people (as of 01.06.2017), the American Census Bureau operates with an indicator of 7.444 billion (as of 01.01.2018), the independent DSW Foundation (Germany) believes that as of 01.01. 2018 the planet had 7.635 billion inhabitants. Which number to choose from the 3 given, everyone decides for himself.

World population descending (table)

The population of the countries of the world in 2019 is distributed unevenly across individual states, in accordance with other factors - mortality, fertility, and overall life expectancy. It is easy to track how the population of the countries of the world changed in 2019 using the following indicators from the table (according to Wikipedia):

Japan and Mexico are competing for the 10th place; statistical counters place them in the rating in different ways. In total, there are about 200 hundred participants in the list. Towards the end are island states and protectorates with conditional independence. There is also the Vatican. But their participation in the growth of the population of the countries of the world in 2019 is small - a fraction of a percent.

Rating forecast

According to analysts' calculations, in the future, the number of inhabitants of the largest and dwarf countries of the world will not change globally: the growth rate for 2019 is estimated at about 252 million 487 thousand people. Global changes, according to the tabular characteristics of the population of the countries of the world in 2019, do not threaten any of the states.

The last serious fluctuations, according to the UN, were noted in 1970 and 1986, when the growth reached 2-2.2% per year. After 2000, demographics show a gradual decline with a slight spike in 2016.

Population of European countries

Europe and the union formed in it are going through hard times: a crisis, an influx of refugees from other states, currency fluctuations. These factors are inevitably reflected in the population size for 2019 across the EU countries, being an indicator of political and economic processes.

Germany demonstrates enviable stability: 80.560 million citizens live in it, in 2017 there were 80.636, in 2019 there will be 80.475 million. The French Republic and the British Empire have similar figures - 65.206 and 65.913 million. Last year they stayed at the same level (65), next year they are expected to grow to 66.3 million people in the UK.

The number of Italians living in their territories remains unchanged - 59 million. For neighbors, the situation develops in different ways: some are worse, somewhere better. It is problematic to track the population of the countries of Europe and the world according to the table, since, due to open borders, many citizens move freely around the continent, living in one country and working in another.

Population of Russia

The Russian Federation, if you look at the population data among the countries of the world in descending order in 2019, is confidently in the top ten. According to one of the think tanks, in 2019 there will be 160 thousand fewer Russians. Now there are 143.261 million of them. It is necessary to take into account the combination of regions with different densities, and there are enough of them in Russia (Siberia, the Urals, the Far East and the Far North).

Density of the Earth's population

The population density indicator of the countries of the world does not depend on the area occupied by the territory, but indirectly affects the assessment of the situation. On similar positions, there are both developed powers (Canada, USA, Scandinavian), in which certain areas are not inhabited, and representatives of the Third World with a critical standard of living. Or the micro-state of Monaco, showing a high density (due to the minimum area occupied by the territory).

Why is density important?

Density determines the ratio of the area and population of the countries of the civilized world, as well as other states. It is not identical to the number or standard of living, but characterizes the development of infrastructure.

There are no clearly fixed areas with “normalized” density. More often, we observe a situation with an abrupt change from a metropolis to a suburb or in climatic regions. In fact, this is the ratio of the number of people to the area in which they permanently live. Even the largest countries in the world in terms of population (China and India) have sparsely populated (mountainous) areas adjacent to densely populated ones.

Countries with the highest and lowest population densities

As in every rating, there are leaders and outsiders here. Density is not tied to the number of settlements, the number of citizens living there, or the country's rating. An example of this is the densely populated Bangladesh, an agrarian state with an economy dependent on developed countries, where there are no more than 5 megacities with a population of a million people.

Therefore, the list contains players who are opposite in terms of economic indicators. Among the states of Europe and the world, the principality of Monaco takes the first place: 37.7 thousand people on an area of ​​2 square kilometers. In Singapore, with a population of 5 million, the density is 7389 people per square kilometer. The Vatican with its specific administrative division can hardly be called a state, but it is also on the list. Steppe Mongolia is minimally populated, completing the list: 2 inhabitants per unit area.

Table: population, area, density

The tabular form of estimating the population size by countries of the world is accepted as visual and comprehensible. The positions are distributed as follows:

There are 195 countries in total. Belgium - 24 positions, after Haiti (341 inhabitants per square kilometer), Great Britain - 34 (255).

Population density of Russia

The Russian Federation ranks 181, behind neighboring Ukraine (100) and Belarus (126). In Russia, the density indicator is 8.56, and in other Slavic states - 74 (Ukraine) and 46 (Belarus). At the same time, in terms of the occupied territory, the Russian Federation is by a margin ahead of both powers.

The population on Earth is unevenly distributed. There are countries with the highest population density, while others are sparsely populated.

Population density is an indicator that shows the number of people living per 1 sq. km. It is also possible to calculate separately the population density for the city and for the rural areas.

All countries, depending on the indicator of the number of inhabitants per 1 sq. km, are divided into 4 groups:

  • with the lowest population density;
  • with an average;
  • densely populated states;
  • with the highest density.

Accounting for population density helps to determine the required amount of material wealth per capita.

The value of the population density indicator

Population density does not include seas, oceans and uninhabited areas. The population of a territory may differ not only on one continent, but also within one country.

The following factors can influence the rate of population of a territory by people:

  • proximity to the sea;
  • climatic conditions;
  • relief of the territory;
  • agriculture and crop production;
  • fertility rate;
  • development of the economy and industry.

Man has always changed his habitat often in order to find the best conditions for life. Due to the lack of many benefits (transport accessibility, infrastructure, drinking water), many people migrate to other countries where conditions are much better.

Top 10 states with the highest population density

The countries with the highest population density are distinguished by the fact that they have a small territory in which many people live.

The 10 most populated states are:

Monaco 18850 people / sq. km.

The Principality of Monaco is the most densely populated dwarf country located in the southern region of Europe. On the territory of only 2 sq. km. almost 38 thousand inhabitants live. In recent years, the country's territory has increased by almost 40 hectares. This was achieved by draining part of the sea area.

Countries with the highest population density are characterized by a large number of people living in a relatively small area

Singapore 7600 people / sq. km.

The Republic of Singapore is located in the southeast of Asia and occupies about 720 sq. km. Almost 5.9 million people live on the territory of a small state. The government is gradually expanding the area by draining the sea area and reclaiming soil.

Vatican 1910 people / sq. km.

The smallest state of the Vatican is located inside Rome and covers an area of ​​about 0.45 square meters. km. The small area is home to almost 1000 inhabitants.

Malta 1430 people / sq. km.

The Republic of Malta is located on an island in the Mediterranean Sea. On an area of ​​315 sq. km. more than 475 thousand people live.

Maldives 1360 people / sq. km.

The Maldives belongs to South Asia. It has access to the Indian Ocean. The state is home to almost 402 thousand people on an area of ​​298 square meters. km.

Bahrain 1110 people / sq. km.

Bahrain is the smallest Arab country located in the southwest of Asia and belongs to the countries of the Persian Gulf. Territory of 765 sq. km. inhabited by more than 1.3 million inhabitants.

Bangladesh 1080 people / sq. km.

Republic of Bangladesh, with an area of ​​144 thousand sq. km. and with a population of about 168 million inhabitants, is located in the south of Asia.

Barbados 660 people / sq. km.

Barbados is located on an island in the Caribbean Sea. The island covers about 430 sq. km. More than 277 thousand inhabitants live on the territory of the state.

China 640 people / sq. km.

The People's Republic of China has the largest population. On the territory of almost 9.6 million square meters. km. more than 1.38 billion people live.

Mauritius 630 people / sq. km.

Mauritius is located on an island in the Indian Ocean and belongs to East Africa. The country also includes several small islands, which have a total area of ​​over 2000 square meters. km.

More than 1.2 million people live on the territory of the state.

Africa

Africa ranks second in terms of territory. More than 1.1 billion people live in Africa. The population density indicator is 30.5 people / sq. km. This is due to the fact that most of the mainland belongs to deserts and semi-deserts, and people tend to live near water sources.

Residents also choose places with fertile soil for agriculture and developed industry.

The countries with the highest population density located in Africa:

Country Territory area (sq. Km) Number of inhabitants (people)
1. Mauritius 639 2040 More than 1.2 million
2. Mayotte 560 374 256 thous.
3. Rwanda 431,5 26 338 More than 11 million
4. Comoros 426,7 2238 900 thous.
5. Reunion 403,5 2512 850 thous.
6. Burundi 367 27 830 More than 11 million
7. Seychelles 194 455 94 thous.
8. Sao Tome and Principe 187 1001 199 thous.
9. Nigeria 168 923 768 More than 190 million
10. Gambia 159 10 380 More than 2 million
11. Uganda 143,5 236 040 More than 41 million
12. Malawi 134 118 484 More than 18 million
13. Cape Verde 128 4033 540 thous.
14. Togo 119 56 785 Almost 8 million
15. Ghana 104 238 537 15.6 million
16. Benin 82,7 112 622 More than 10 million
17. Ethiopia 82,3 1 104 300 More than 102 million
18. Egypt 82 1 001 450 Almost 95 million
19. Swaziland 79 17 364 More than 1.4 million
20. Sierra Leone 74,9 71 740 More than 7 million

Asia

Asia has always had the highest population density. The main reason is that in such countries a lot of land is devoted to rice and other crops. More than half of the world's inhabitants live in Asia. The population density on the continent is 87 people / sq. km.

Brief information about the largest and smallest population density in the world:

In some countries it can be more than 1000 people, while in others there is barely 3 people / sq. km.

Asian states with the highest population density:

Country Population density (people / sq. Km) Territory area (sq. Km) Number of inhabitants (people)
1. Singapore 6705 722 More than 5.8 million
2. Hong Kong 6415 1104 Almost 7.5 million
3. Bahrain 1711 765 More than 1.4 million
4. Maldives 1316 298 About 427 thousand
5. Bangladesh 1101 147 570 More than 171 million
6. Palestine 702 6,2 More than 2.1 million
7. Taiwan 641,1 36 178 More than 23 million
8. South Korea 489 100 210 More than 54 million
9. Lebanon 398,4 10 452 More than 6 million
10. India 361,7 3 287 263 More than 1.3 billion
11. Philippines 339,4 299 764 More than 100 million
12. Israel 338,5 20 770 About 8.6 million
13. Japan 334,6 377 944 More than 126 million
14. Sri Lanka 324,4 65 610 More than 22 million
15. Vietnam 273,3 331 210 More than 94 million
16. Pakistan 235,3 803 940 More than 207 million
17. North Korea 203 120 540 More than 25 million
18. Nepal 199,6 140 800 Almost 29 million
19. Kuwait 145,6 17 818 About 4.5 million
20.China 139,3 9 596 961 About 1.4 billion

Europe

Europe covers an area of ​​10 million square meters. km, where about 692 million people live. The population density in Europe is 73 people / sq. km. The number of inhabitants of the continent is increasing every year. People strive to highly developed countries to find better living conditions.

Military conflicts in African and Islamic countries are forcing many people to migrate to Europe, which contributes to an increase in population.

The countries with the highest population density that belong to Europe:

Country Population density (people / sq. Km) Territory area (sq. Km) Number of inhabitants (people)
1. Monaco 18850 2,02 Almost 38 thousand
2. Gibraltar 2895,5 6,5 32 thous.
3. Malta 1276 316 475 thous.
4. Guernsey 834,1 65 62 thous.
5. Jersey 811,7 116 100 thous.
6. San Marino 530,3 61 33 thous.
7. Netherlands 405,6 41 543 More than 17 million
8. Belgium 341,6 30 258 More than 11 million
9.UK 257,4 242 495 More than 66 million
10. Germany 228,2 357 021 Almost 83 million
11. Liechtenstein 220,1 160 38 thous.
12.Italy 202,5 301 340 More than 60 million
13.Luxemburg 194,3 2586 602 thous.
14. Switzerland 185 41 285 8.4 million
15. Andorra 181,2 467 77 thous.
16. Kosovo 167,6 10 908 Almost 2 million
17. Isle of Man 148 572 86 thous.
18. Czech Republic 129,1 78 866 More than 10 million
19. Denmark 128,3 43 094 5.7 million
20.Moldova 127,5 33 846 More than 3.5 million

America

America includes the territory of the North, Central and South parts and nearby islands, which occupy an area of ​​42.5 million square meters. km. More than 937 million people live in America. There are 35 states on 2 continents and islands.

Higher population densities are observed in the countries of Central America and the Caribbean.

The most densely populated countries that represent North and South America are:

Country Population density (people / sq. Km) Territory area (sq. Km) Number of inhabitants (people)
1. Barbados 666,8 439 284 thous.
2. Aruba 589,5 178 104 thous.
3. Martinique 453 1128 380 thous.
4. Puerto Rico 445,7 9104 More than 3 million
5. Haiti 350,2 27 750 More than 10 million
6. Grenada 319 344 107 thous.
7. Virgin Islands 313,3 153 25 thous.
8. El Salvador 307 21 040 6.4 million
9. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 266,3 389 109 thous.
10. Jamaica 261 10 991 More than 2.7 million
11. Saint Lucia 260,5 616 178 thous.
12. Antilles 254,7 228 662 42 million
13. Trinidad and Tobago 239,3 5128 1.2 million
14. Dominican Republic 204,5 48 442 More than 10 million
15. Cayman Islands 194,5 264 62 thous.
16. Anguilla 166 91 15 thous.
17. Guatemala 119 108 889 More than 14 million
18. Cuba 100 110 860 More than 11 million
19. Costa Rica 83 51 100 4.8 million
20. Honduras 63 112 090 About 19 million
21. Mexico 62 1 972 550 More than 120 million
22. Ecuador 53 283 560 More than 16 million
23. Panama 44,5 78 200 3.7 million
24. Nicaragua 44 129 494 Almost 6 million
25. Colombia 39,1 1 141 748 Almost 50 million

Australia and Oceania

Oceania is made up of many islands that are located in the Pacific Ocean. More than 12 million people live throughout the territory. The average population density in Oceania is 8 people / sq. km. Together with Australia, they cover an area of ​​8.52 million square meters. km.

The population on the islands is unevenly distributed, as many of them are uninhabitable. Most are of volcanic or coral origin.

Countries and island states belonging to Oceania:

Country Population density (people / sq. Km) Territory area (sq. Km) Number of inhabitants (people)
1. Nauru 466 21 11 thous.
2. Marshall Islands 373,1 181 55 thous.
3. Tuvalu 351,5 26 11 thous.
4. Tonga 141,2 748 105 thous.
5. Kiribati 124,3 812 115 thous.
6. Northern Mariana Islands 100 463 52 thous.
7. Wallis and Futuna Islands 77 142 12 thous.
8. French Polynesia 73,7 4167 285 thous.
9. Samoa 68 2831 190 thous.
10. Fiji 48,3 18 274 912 thous.

Population density in the largest cities in the world

The population of the Earth is increasing every year. Many cities on our planet are overcrowded. Human migration is associated with the development of industry and business in such cities.

Mumbai 28,850 people / sq. km.

Mumbai covers an area of ​​603 sq. km. and has the largest population in India (over 12.4 million people). This number of inhabitants is due to the fact that Mumbai has a large port and is an important economic and cultural center of the country. The city requires a lot of labor, which attracts migrants.

Kolkata 27,460 people / sq. km.

Another Indian city with an area of ​​205 sq. km., which attracts many people with jobs, developed industry and economy. There is a stock exchange in Kolkata. Not only Indian companies, but also many foreign ones have opened their offices here.

The number of inhabitants in Kolkata is almost 4.5 million.

Dhaka 23,000 people / sq. km.

Dhaka is the main city of Bangladesh and covers 815 sq. km. The population is almost 7 million. The city has many industrial enterprises.

Karachi 18,900 people / sq. km.

Karachi is located in Pakistan and covers 3,530 sq. km. The city is home to over 23.5 million people. There are 2 large seaports in Karachi. This city is the economic and financial center of Pakistan. The main share of the country's GDP comes from Karachi.

Shanghai 18,620 people / sq. km.

Shanghai is the first city in China in terms of population (over 24 million people). The area of ​​the city is 6340 sq. km. There is a large cargo port in Shanghai. The city is industrially developed. There are a large number of businesses.

Lagos 18100 people / sq. km.

The port city of Lagos is located in Nigeria and is home to over 13 million people. In terms of area, the city occupies almost 1000 square meters. km. Almost 50% of industrial enterprises in Nigeria are located in Lagos. The city has a developed film industry.

Shenzhen 17100 people / sq. km.

Shenzhen belongs to China and has about 11.4 million inhabitants. The administrative center is located on an area of ​​1991 sq. km. Shenzhen is a free economic zone. It attracts many foreign companies with land prices and inexpensive labor.

Seoul 16,700 people / sq. km.

Seoul is the main city of Korea with a population of over 10 million inhabitants. The city covers an area of ​​605 sq. km. There are many industrial enterprises in Seoul.

Taipei 15150 people / sq. km.

Taipei is located in China and covers almost 272 sq. km. The number of inhabitants in the city is 2.7 million people. Taipei is the industrial center of China with a large number of factories.

Chennai 14300 people / sq. km.

The Indian city is inhabited by more than 4.5 million. Chennai covers an area of ​​181 square meters. km. The city is the automotive hub of India and has a large cargo port. The banking sector is also widely represented in Chennai, there is its own stock exchange.

The most "spacious" countries in the world

The states with the lowest population density usually have large areas, but due to the topography and other factors, residents choose only suitable territories.

Mongolia 2 people / sq. km.

Mongolia is the most sparsely populated country in East Asia. State, with an area of ​​more than 1.5 million square meters. km. and with a population of more than 3 million people, consists mainly of desert and mountains.

Namibia 2.6 people / sq. km.

The Republic of Namibia is located in South Africa. The country has access to the Atlantic Ocean. More than half of the territory belongs to deserts and mountains.

Australia 2.8 people / sq. km.

Australia is on the mainland and has a large area. It also includes the islands. Many of them are uninhabited. Residents prefer to live in the coastal zones of the state, since more than half of the territory belongs to deserts.

Suriname 3 pax / sq. km.

The Republic of Suriname is located in South America near Guyana. Most of the country's territory is not suitable for agriculture, so the population tends to settle closer to the Atlantic Ocean.

Iceland 3.1 people / sq. km.

Iceland belongs to Northern Europe and is located on a small island in the Atlantic Ocean. The state is home to about 350 thousand people. There are mountains and active volcanoes on the island.

Mauritania 3.1 people / sq. km.

The Islamic Republic of Mauritania is located in West Africa. On an area of ​​more than 1 million sq. km. about 3.3 million people live. Due to the fact that more than half of the country's territory is occupied by the desert, people settle closer to the water. The state has access to the Atlantic Ocean.

Libya 3.3 people / sq. km.

Libya, large in area, is located in North Africa. More than 90% of the state's territory belongs to deserts, so the population occupies the remaining usable land.

Botswana 3.4 people / sq. km.

The Republic of Botswana is located in South Africa. In terms of area, the country occupies more than 500 thousand square meters. km, but almost 2/3 of the territory is desert and swamps. More than 2 million people live in the republic.

Canada 3.5 pax / sq. km.

Canada is located in North America. The country is home to over 34 million people, but they are mostly settled closer to the border with the United States. More than half of the territory has severe weather conditions and mountainous terrain, therefore, uneven settlement over a large area.

Guyana 3.5 pax / sq. km.

The Republic of Guyana is located in the northeast of South America. It has access to the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Almost the entire population of the country lives in coastal areas. Despite the fact that Guyana is located in South America, its official language is English.

The country is home to about 730 thousand people.

Population Density Prospects

Every year the number of people on Earth is increasing. This leads to the fact that previously uninhabited territories are gradually occupied by people for life. Many species of animals and plants are disappearing. People tend to move to highly developed countries in order to arrange their lives and find a decent job.

This leads to overpopulation of cities and states and a struggle for resources.

The populations living in the countries with the highest density are not equally settled. Most of them live in cities, and in rural areas the number of people per 1 sq. km. territory is low.

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According to the latest data on the territory of the globe, on average, about seven billion people live. Their placement is characterized by extreme unevenness: more people live in one part of the world, and fewer in another. Today we are talking about the average population density of Europe Abroad.

General information

Before proceeding to the consideration of the topic "Density of Europe Abroad", it is necessary to define the concepts of "Abroad Europe" and "population density". The countries of Foreign Europe include 40 sovereign states located on the European part of the Eurasian continent.

The term "population density" means the ratio of the number of inhabitants per 1 sq. km. This indicator is calculated according to the following formula: the population of a country, region, world is divided by the total land area, which is favorable for habitation.

So, if we divide the population of planet Earth - 6.8 billion people, for its total area - 13 million square meters. km, then we get an average population density of 52 people per 1 sq. km.

Rice. 1 Population density of Europe on the map

Population of Europe

Foreign Europe belongs to one of the most densely populated regions in the world. If we take for comparison the indicator of the average population density on the globe - 52 people per 1 sq. Km, then a completely different picture emerges here - more than 100 people per 1 sq. Km. km. In addition, the distribution of people in Europe is relatively uniform: there are no unpopulated or large, sparsely populated regions here. A distinctive feature of settlement in Europe is the urbanization of the population. In other words, there are ten times more urban dwellers than residents of rural settlements (more than 70%, and 98% in Belgium).

Rice. 2 Map of Europe at night from satellite

Countries of Foreign Europe

The population density of the countries of Foreign Europe is presented in the following table:

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Country

Capital

Density

Andorra la Vella

Brussels

Bulgaria

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Budapest

United Kingdom

Germany

Copenhagen

Ireland

Iceland

Reykjavik

Liechtenstein

Luxembourg

Luxembourg

Macedonia

Valletta

Netherlands

Amsterdam

Norway

Portugal

Lisbon

Bucharest

San Marino

San Marino

Slovakia

Bratislava

Slovenia

Finland

Helsinki

Montenegro

Podgorica

Croatia

Switzerland

Stockholm

Countries by population density can be divided into three groups:

  • High density (more than 200 people per 1 sq. km): Belgium, Germany, Great Britain and others;
  • Average density (from 10 to 200 people per 1 sq. km): Spain, Czech Republic, Slovakia, France and others;
  • Low density (up to 10 people per sq. km): Iceland.

As can be seen from the table, the northern territories of Europe are poorly populated - Finland, Sweden, Norway. This is primarily due to the unfavorable natural and climatic conditions for life and economy. Conversely, the concentration of the population is observed in Great Britain, Belgium, the Netherlands and further south to the Mediterranean coast, where the geographical position (access to the sea), relief, climate are favorable for the development of agriculture, trade, and industry.

The population density of Monaco is 16,500 people per sq. km, is the highest not only in Europe, but in the whole world.

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What have we learned?

Foreign Europe includes 40 countries, the average population density of which is 100 people per 1 sq. km. This figure is quite high. In general, the settlement of people in Europe is uniform. There is only one country with a low population density in this region - Iceland.

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The world population density map shows the number of inhabitants in each country per 1 sq. km.

The density of the world's population is 55 individuals per 1 square kilometer. According to statistics, the total number of people living in all countries of the world in 2016 was 7,486,520,598 people. By the end of 2017, this figure is projected to grow by 1.2%.

Top 10 countries by population density:

  1. The first place in the ranking of countries in terms of population density is occupied by a dwarf state on the Cote d'Azur -. The population of Monaco is only 30,508 individuals, and the total area of ​​the state is 2.02 square meters. km. For 1 sq. km per kilometer is home to 18 679 people.

This population density is amazing. Monaco is considered one of the most expensive countries in the world. The state gained its popularity thanks to the annual holding of the famous Formula 1 racing championship on its territory. And also the kingdom is famous for its gambling business and a highly developed tourism industry.

The country ranks first in the world in terms of population density

More than 3 thousand people work on the territory of the Catholic monastery, but all employees are citizens of the Italian Republic. They do not live in the Vatican, but only work, so the labor force cannot be considered a population.

The Vatican has officially received the status of the smallest state on the world map. Its area does not exceed 1 sq. km (only 0.44 sq. km.). Therefore, the density of the population living in this country is equal to 2,272 people per square kilometer. km.

  1. Kingdom of Bahrain. It is the smallest Arab state in the Middle East, consisting of 33 islets. The average population density of Bahrain is 1997.4 people. In recent years, the population of the country called the pearl of the Arab world has grown from 1,343,000 to 1,418,162. Population growth in 2016 is 1.74%, and in 2017 the number of residents increased by 1.76%. According to statistics, 18 migrants come to Bahrain daily for permanent residence. ...
  2. - an island state, known for the absence of permanent rivers and lakes. In 2016, the population of this country in the southern part of Europe was 420,869 individuals, and the density was 1315.2. In 2017, it is planned to increase the population of this state by 1343 people. According to forecasts, by the end of 2017, the growth rate of people living here will increase by 4 persons per day.
  3. This state is one of the most expensive resorts in the world. The population density of the Republic of Maldives is 1245, 1 person per 1 sq. m. In 2017, population growth is expected at the level of 1.78%. The number of people living in the Republic of Maldives is governed exclusively by the processes of birth and death. On average, 22 babies are born in the Maldives per day, and 4 people die. It is difficult for immigrants to obtain citizenship of the Republic of Maldives.

    The capital of the Maldives - the city of Male - is the smallest, in terms of size and population, the capital in the world.

  4. Bangladesh is a country in the southern part of Asia. The People's Republic of Bangladesh is not very popular with tourists. Most of the country is covered with rivers and lakes. The population in Bangladesh at the end of 2016 is 163,900,500 people. Despite the fact that the republic is developing its agricultural and industrial sector, Bangladesh remains one of the poorest countries in Asia. The density of people living in this country is 1138.2 people per 1 sq. km. can be found on our website.
  5. - an exotic republic with an abundance of attractions and interesting national flavor. This state attracts many tourists, but only a few remain in this country for permanent residence. In 2016, there were 285,675 people living in Barbados. Fertility rates in this republic are also good. On average, about 10 children are born a day, and about 7 die. From this we can conclude that the birth rate in the country is higher than the death rate. According to forecasts, the number of residents in the territory of Barbados by the end of 2017 should increase by 0.33%. Today the population density of this country is 664.4 people.
  6. ... In this state, with an area of ​​2040 sq. km is home to 1,281,103 inhabitants. The density is 628 people.
  7. The Republic of China completes the ranking of countries in the world by density in 2017. This country is the largest in terms of population in East Asia. The population is 1,375,137,837. Population growth is expected to be 0.53% in 2017. The Republic of China has been the leader in fertility for many years. Experts note that such a demographic situation is taking shape due to cultural and economic factors. The sharp increase in population forced the Chinese government to introduce a law prohibiting having more than one child in the same family. More than 22 million children are born in China every year. The density of the population living in China is 144 individuals per square kilometer.

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Africa

The population density of Africa is 30.5 persons per square kilometer.

Table: the density of people living in different countries of the African continent

CountryDensity (people per sq. Km)
16,9
16,2
94,8
3,7
Burkina Faso63,4
Burundi401,6
Gabon67,7
181,4
113,4
47,3
Guinea-Bissau46,9
34,7
Djibouti36,5
93,7
21,5
West Sahara2,2
33,4
130,2
51,2
80,5
Comoros390,7
14,2
73,6
64,3
Liberia38,6
3,7
Mauritius660,9
3,6
41,6
Malawi156,7
14,1
75,4
32,3
3,0
Niger14,7
201,4