Implications of Urbanisation on world population and growth in urban and rural areas

Question 1

what was the world population growth in 1950

Answer 1

The world population was around 2.6 billion in 1950 and reached 7 billion in October 2011.

Question 2

what is the world population expected to reach

Answer 2

9.7 billion by 2050 and potentially peak at nearly 11 billion by 2100.

Question 3

what has population growth been driven by

Answer 3

Population growth has been driven by factors such as
increased survival to reproductive age,
improved healthcare,
technological advancements,
rising living standards,
urbanization, and
migration.

Question 4

when and what % did the population rate peak at

Answer 4

around 1968 at 2.1%, but it has been declining since then, with the current rate at approximately 1.05%.

Question 5

do growth rates vary across countrys

Answer 5

yes, Growth rates vary across countries and regions, with some parts of Sub-Saharan Africa having rates higher than 3%.

Question 6

what are developing regions expected to experience

Answer 6

Developing regions are projected to experience the greatest population growth between 2015 and 2100.

Question 7

what will rapid population growth present challenges

Answer 7

for sustainable development, especially in the least developed countries.

Question 8

what is happening with the share of the population residing in cities worldwide

Answer 8

it is increasing

Question 9

how many people of the population live in cities in Northern America

Answer 9

In Northern America, more than half of the population lived in cities with 500,000 inhabitants or more in 2018.

Question 10

explain Africa and Asia population growth rates

Answer 10

Africa and Asia have a higher rural population, but the number of cities with 500,000 inhabitants or more is expected to grow in both regions.

Question 11

what is urbanisation

Answer 11

urbanisation refers to the proportion of people living in urban areas compared to rural areas

Question 12

what are megacities

Answer 12

defined as cities with a population of over 10 million, are rapidly growing, with 43 projected by 2030, mostly in developing regions.

Question 13

how many megacities are their currently

Answer 13

Currently, there are 40 megacities, with over half located in Asia and the Pacific. By 2030, eight new cities are expected to become megacities.

Question 14

where is expected to be the most populated city by 2100

Answer 14

Lagos, Nigeria, with a population of 88 million.

Question 15

what does urbanisation lead to

Answer 15

expansion of city borders and the growth of megacities, such as New York City and Tokyo.

Question 16

what can megacities vary

Answer 16

vary in their ability to provide basic necessities, witha difference in level of treatmen between developed and developing nations.

Question 17

what does the level of development of a country affect

Answer 17

its population growth rates, with declining fertility rates as countries develop.

Question 18

what is urban living associated with

Answer 18

Urban living is associated with
higher education levels,
better health,
longer life expectancy,
access to social services, and
cultural opportunities.

Question 19

why are fertility rates lower in urban areas even with child survival rates higher

Answer 19

due to education and delayed childbirth for women in the workforce

Question 20

what happens as urbanisation increases

Answer 20

the population in rural areas tends to decrease or slow down due to migration to urban areas

Question 21

why are younger demographics attracted to urban areas

Answer 21

for better employment, education and social/cultural opportunities

Question 22

what does this increase in females moving to urban areas cause

Answer 22

this leads to negative natural growth in rural areas, resulting in an aging population and lower economic diversity

Question 23

what do rural areas often experience

Answer 23

population loss, leading to challenges and a ‘circle of decline’

Question 24

where is population decline seen

Answer 24

western australia, particularly in the wheatbelt region, have seen significant population declines, resulting in economic decline.

Question 25

where is female outmigration more common

Answer 25

in rural areas due to limited employment options,and make worse the cycle of decline and further migration