Global population statistics Flashcards
what are the 5 most populated country in order
1) India
2) China
3) United States
4) Indonesia
5) Pakistan
which 3 countries have a declining population and why
1) China
2) Russia
3) Japan
- low fertility rate, no immigrants, declining population growth (ageing pop.)
what is the global population
8.2 billion
what percentage of the worlds population do China and India make up
36%
what is the predicted population for 2100
10.4 billion
what are the three most populated continents
1) Asia
2) Africa
3) Europe
what is Asia’s population
4.6 billion
by how much is the rate of population growth slowing down (by 2100, %)
0.1%
why is the rate of population growth slowing down (3)
- fertility and infant mortality rates declining
- global population is ageing
- people living longer
what is the worlds median age, what is canada’s
worlds: 30
Canada: 41
where will the greatest population growth be
africa (esp. sub-saharan)
how much of the worlds pop. will Africa have by 2100 (%)
38%
