The average population density of the world is. World population density

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

The population density of the earth is 55 persons 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 indicator is expected 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 people, and the total area of ​​the state is 2.02 square meters. km. For 1 sq. km kilometer is home to 18,679 people.

This population density is astonishing. 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 sector.

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 the 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 2,272 people per 1 sq. km. km.

1. Kingdom of Bahrain. This is the smallest Arab state in the Middle East, consisting of 33 islands. 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 people. The 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 every day for permanent residence. .
2. - an island nation known for the absence of permanent rivers and lakes. In 2016, the population of this country in southern Europe was 420,869 people, and the density was 1315.2. In 2017, it is planned to increase the population of this state by 1343 people. According to forecasts, already at 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. km. 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 solely by the processes of birth and death. On average, 22 babies are born in the Maldives in 1 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 the agricultural and industrial sectors, Bangladesh remains one of the poorest countries in Asia. The population density in this country is 1138.2 people per 1 sq. km. km. can be found on our website.
5. - an exotic republic with an abundance of attractions and an interesting national flavor. This state attracts many tourists, but only a few remain in this country for permanent residence. In 2016, 285,675 people lived in Barbados. The birth rate in this republic is also quite 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 mortality rate. According to forecasts, the number of people living in Barbados by the end of 2017 should increase by 0.33%. To date, 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. Density - 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 people. In 2017, population growth is expected to be 0.53%. The Republic of China has been leading the birth rate for many years. Experts note that this demographic situation is due to cultural and economic factors. The sharp increase in the population forced the Chinese government to introduce a law prohibiting having more than one child in one family. More than 22 million children are born in China every year. The density of the population living in China is 144 persons per 1 square kilometer.

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Data by parts of the world

Africa

Africa's population density is 30.5 people per square kilometer.

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

The world's population 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. km. You can also calculate separately the population density for the city and for rural areas.

All countries, depending on the indicator of the number of inhabitants per 1 sq. km. 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 goods per capita.

The value of the population density indicator

The definition of population density does not take into account the seas, oceans and uninhabited areas. The population of the territory can differ not only on one continent, but also within the same country.

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

• the proximity of the sea;
• climatic conditions;
• relief of the territory;
• agriculture and crop production;
• birth rate;
• economic and industrial development.

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

Top 10 states with the highest population density

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

The 10 most populated states are:

Monaco 18850 people/sq. km.

The Principality of Monaco is the most populous 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 territory of the country has increased by almost 40 hectares. This was achieved by draining part of the sea zone.

Singapore 7600 people/sq. km.

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

Vatican 1910 people/sq. km.

The smallest state of the Vatican is located inside Rome and covers an area of ​​\u200b\u200babout 0.45 square meters. km. Almost 1000 inhabitants live in a small area.

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 Republic of Maldives belongs to South Asia. It has access to the Indian Ocean. Almost 402 thousand people live in the state 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.

The Republic of Bangladesh, with an area of ​​144 thousand square meters. km. and a population of about 168 million inhabitants, is located in southern Asia.

Barbados 660 people/sq. km.

Barbados is located on an island in the Caribbean Sea. The island occupies 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 is the second largest country in terms of area. 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.

Countries with the highest population density located in Africa:

Asia

Asia has always had the highest population density. The main reason is that in such countries a lot of land is given over 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 are barely 3 people / sq. m. km.

Asian states with the highest population density:

Europe

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

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

Countries with the highest population density that belong to Europe:

America

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

Higher population densities are found in Central America and the Caribbean.

Countries with the highest population density that represent North and South America:

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 occupy 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:

Population density in the world's largest cities

The population of the Earth is increasing every year. Many cities on our planet are overcrowded with residents. The migration of people 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 (more than 12.4 million people). This number of inhabitants is connected with the fact that Mumbai has a large port and is an important economic and cultural center of the country. The city needs 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. The stock exchange is located in Calcutta. Not only Indian companies, but also many foreign companies have opened their office here.

The number of inhabitants in Calcutta is almost 4.5 million people.

Dhaka 23,000 people/sq. km.

Dhaka is the main city of Bangladesh and occupies 815 sq. km. The number of inhabitants is almost 7 million people. The city has many industrial enterprises.

Karachi 18900 people/sq. km.

Karachi is located in Pakistan and occupies 3530 sq. km. More than 23.5 million people live in the city. There are 2 large seaports in Karachi. This city is the economic and financial center of Pakistan. It is Karachi that provides the main share of the country's GDP.

Shanghai 18620 people/sq. km.

Shanghai is the first city in China in terms of population (more than 24 million people). The area of ​​the city is 6340 sq. km. Shanghai has a large cargo port. The city is industrialized. There are a large number of enterprises.

Lagos 18100 people/sq. km.

The port city of Lagos is located in Nigeria, where more than 13 million people live. The area of ​​the city covers almost 1000 square meters. km. Almost 50% of Nigeria's industrial enterprises 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 the territory of 1991 square meters. km. Shenzhen is a free economic zone. It attracts many foreign companies with the price of land and inexpensive labor.

Seoul 16700 people/sq. km.

Seoul is the main city of Korea with a population of over 10 million. 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 occupies almost 272 sq. km. km. The number of inhabitants in the city is 2.7 million people. Taipei is the industrial center of China, which is home to a large number of enterprises.

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 automobile center of India and has a large cargo port. Also in Chennai, the banking sector is widely represented, it has its own stock exchange.

The most "spacious" countries in the world

States with the lowest population density usually have large areas, but due to 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 a population of more than 3 million people, consists mostly 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 located on the mainland and has a large area. It also includes 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 people/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. About 350 thousand people live in the state. 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 square meters. km. about 3.3 million people live. Due to the fact that more than half of the country's territory is desert, people settle closer to the water. The state has access to the Atlantic Ocean.

Libya 3.3 people/sq. km.

The largest area of ​​Libya is located in North Africa. More than 90% of the territory of the state belongs to deserts, so the population occupies the remaining suitable lands.

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 people/sq. km.

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

Guyana 3.5 people/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.

About 730 thousand people live in the country.

Population density outlook

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 the struggle for resources.

The population living in countries with the highest density is 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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To characterize the distribution of the population, the indicator is used density population, which first appeared in the works of economists in the first half of the 19th century. It allows you to more or less clearly judge the degree of population of the territory, it reflects the suitability of one or another type of natural environment for the production activities of people and the direction of the economy, and the demographic capacity of the territory. The most traditional indicator of population density is calculated as the ratio of the number of permanent residents of the territory to its area, excluding large inland water basins, expressed in the number of people per 1 km 2 (gross population density).

In industrialized countries, the indicator of average density, due to the high proportion of city dwellers, does not reflect the nature of the use of the territory. Therefore, the density of the rural population is often determined in relation to either the entire territory of the country, or only to agricultural land, or suitable for agriculture (net population density).

Average density data allow comparisons between countries and areas, especially when comparing agricultural countries. The smaller the area taken for calculation, the closer this indicator is to reality. So, with an average population density in Indonesia of 122 people / km 2 about. Java has a density of over 500 people/km 2 , and some of its areas (Adiverna, Klatena) - more than 2500 people/km 2 [Shuv., p.82].

The overall population density of the Earth is growing in proportion to the growth of the world population. In 1900, this figure was 12 people/km2, in 1950 it was 18, and in 2000 it was approximately 45 people/km2. Rural population density has grown much more slowly and is now half the global average. And in economically developed countries, the density of the rural population does not grow at all or even decreases.

At the same time, in such densely populated countries as India and Bangladesh, where urbanization is developing slowly, the burden of the rural population on agricultural land that has long been used to the limit is growing.

The highest density indicator (126 people / km 2) has a populous Asia, more than 120 people / km 2 - Europe (without the CIS countries), in the rest of the macroregions of the Earth, the population density is lower than the world average: in Africa - 31, in America - 22, and in Australia and Oceania - only 4 people / km 2.

Comparison of the population density of individual countries makes it possible to single out three groups of states according to this indicator. Belgium, the Netherlands, Great Britain, Germany, Japan, India, Israel, Lebanon, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the Republic of Korea, Rwanda, El Salvador, etc. have a very high population density (over 200 people / km 2).

Small, mostly island countries, have particularly high population densities: Monaco (33104 people / km 2), Singapore (6785), Malta (1288), Bahrain (1098), Barbados (647), Mauritius (618 people / km 2) and etc.

There are significant contrasts in population density within individual countries. Egypt, China, Australia, Canada, Brazil, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Russia, etc. can be cited as vivid examples of this kind.

For example, in Australia, 4/5 of the country's population lives on 10% of the territory, and only 1% on 65% of the area. In India, more than half of the population lives in the Tanga Valley, in the south of Hindustan and along the coast, i.e. 1/5 of the country. Only 3.5% of the population lives on 3/5 of China's area.

The most important geographical features of the population distribution can be noted:

- about 70% of the population lives on 7% of the land;

- more than 70% of the world's rural population is concentrated in Asia;

- more than 85% of the planet's inhabitants are concentrated in the eastern hemisphere, 90% - in the northern hemisphere;

- the main part of the population and settlements are distributed up to 78 0 n. and 54 0 S;

- about 4/5 of the land population lives no higher than 500 m above sea level, 50% - up to 200 m;

- in the lowlands most people live in Europe (69%), Australia (72%); least of all - in Africa (32%) and South America (42%);

- about 11% of the world's population lives at an altitude of 500-1000 m;

– about 30% of the population lives at a distance of up to 50 km from the sea coast [Shuv., Shitikova].

Population density maps reflect extremely brightly and visually the distribution of the population, and the larger the scale of the map, the higher its value as a source of information.

Five main areas of high density are clearly distinguished on the world population density map. The largest of them is the East Asian one, which includes the eastern provinces of China, Korea, and Japan. The average density here everywhere (except for mountainous regions) is about 200 people. (Kong, and in the Yangtze Valley, in the Republic of Korea and Japan exceeds 300 people / km 2. Approximately 1.5 billion inhabitants live in this area, there are approximately more than 30 cities with a population exceeding 1 million each.

The second population cluster is South Asian (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka) with an average density of about 300 people / km 2 and the largest population concentration in the Tanga and Brahmakutra valleys - up to 500 people / km 2. It is also home to about 1.5 billion people.

The third area is Southeast Asian (Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia) with a population of more than 400 million people. In these regions, high density was formed initially due to the rural population, where it does not fall below 300-500 people / km 2, and in some areas reaches 1500-2000 people, with a further concentration of part of the population in cities, especially in Japan and the Republic of Korea .

The fourth area is Western European (Great Britain (without Scotland), Benelux, North of France, Germany), where the average density exceeds 200 people / km 2.

The fifth cluster of population can be traced to the northeastern United States and southeastern Canada with 14 million-plus cities. The concentration of the population here, as well as in Western Europe, is explained by the high level of development of industry and other sectors of the economy in cities of various ranks.

A small cluster of population is located in the lower reaches of the Nile, where the density reaches 500-800 people / km 2, and in the delta - more than 1300 people / km 2.

More than 2/3 of the total population of the planet is concentrated in these areas.

Along with densely populated areas, vast expanses of land are very sparsely populated. About 54% of the Oikulina area has a population density of less than 5 persons/km2. These areas include the territories of Eurasia and North America with subpolar archipelagos of islands adjacent to the coast of the Arctic Ocean.

A rare population in the deserts of North Africa, Central and Western Australia, Central Asia, the Arabian Peninsula. There is little population in the equatorial forests of the Amazon, in high mountainous areas. These areas are extreme in terms of natural conditions. Naturally, the bulk of people are concentrated in the most favorable areas for living and farming in the temperate, subtropical and subequatorial climatic zones.

The population density in foreign Europe and Asia is more than 2.5 times higher than the world average, while in America it is twice, and in Australia and Oceania 12 times less (Table 1).

Table 1 Change in population density by regions of the world, persons/km2

Note: * without CIS countries

Over half a century, the population density has increased most in Africa (almost 8 times) and in general in developing countries - 3 times.

In the Asian region, the bulk of the population is concentrated in East, Southeast and South Asia. Huge areas of deserts, semi-deserts and mountains do not have a permanent population. As already noted, this region is characterized by intra-country differentiation in density (China, India, etc.).

Countries with the highest population density: Bangladesh - 1035 people / km 2, Japan - 338, India - 344, Lebanon - 377, Israel - 332. In the largest countries of the region, this figure is lower: China - 138, Indonesia - 122, Pakistan - 213 people / km 2. Mongolia has the minimum population density - 2 people / km 2.

Europe has a fairly uniform population density everywhere, there are no vast sparsely populated and uninhabited areas, as well as areas of a dense agricultural population, as in Asia. High density rates are achieved at the expense of the urban population. The highest density of the rural population is observed in Malta, Switzerland and Italy, the lowest - in the countries of Northern Europe (Iceland, Scandinavian countries). Intra-country differentiation in density is most pronounced in the UK and France.

They have the maximum population density (not counting the dwarf and island heads in the Netherlands - 394 people / km 2, Italy - 197, Switzerland - 182, Belgium - 348. In Iceland, this figure is minimal - 3 people / km 2.

Africa is still relatively sparsely populated, especially in the equatorial forests of the river basin. Congo, deserts of North and South Africa. Intra-country differences in population density are pronounced in North Africa (Egypt, Libya). The most densely populated countries are Mauritius (619 people / km 2), Reunion (319), Rwanda (355), Burundi (306).

Of the large states, the highest density is: Nigeria - 156 people / km 2; Egypt -73, Uganda - 188, Ethiopia - 70.

The lowest population density was noted in Mauritania and Namibia - 3 people / km 2 each, Western Sahara - 2 people / km 2.

America is characterized by a sharp differentiation in population density within countries and between countries (Canada, USA, Brazil). The highest population density is observed in the Atlantic regions of the United States and the central highlands of Mexico, on the Pacific coast (California), the Caribbean islands, and the Columbian highlands in South America. The lowest density is observed in the Amazon, the foothills of AID, the Atacama Desert, and the Arctic regions.

The average population density of the largest countries in the region: USA - 31 people / km 2, Mexico - 54, Brazil - 22, Venezuela - people / km 2, the lowest - in Canada (3 people / km 2).

Australia and Oceania is the region with the lowest population density. There are clusters of population on the islands: Nauru (667 people / km 2), Tuvalu (379), Marshall Islands (370), Guam (315). In Australia itself, this figure does not exceed 3 people / km 2.

In Russia, the largest of the CIS countries, the average population density is only 8 people / km 2, and rural - 2.3. The population density map of Russia clearly shows the main strip of settlement, stretching from the Western borders and narrowing towards the Pacific Ocean through the Volga region, the Middle and Southern Urals, the south of Western and Eastern Siberia to the south of the Far East, mainly along the Trans-Siberian Railway. About 2/3 of the entire population of Russia is concentrated within this band. Away from it, on the territory of the North Caucasian Federal District, there are several areas with a high population density, especially in its western part. In natural terms, the main zone of settlement coincides with the steppe, forest-steppe zones and the southern regions of the taiga, the most convenient for living and farming, in which the vast majority of the inhabitants of Russia have been employed for many centuries. At present, the population density in the Moscow region is about 300 people/km 2 , and in the most densely populated Central Economic Region, this figure is 60 people/km 2 .

Of the other CIS countries, Moldova (118 people/km2), Armenia (101) and Ukraine (77 people/km2) have the highest population density. The minimum values ​​were noted in Kazakhstan (6 people/km2), Turkmenistan (11 people/km2).

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

General information

Before proceeding to the consideration of the topic "Density of Foreign Europe", it is necessary to define the concepts of "Foreign 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" refers to the ratio of the number of inhabitants per 1 sq. km. 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 the planet Earth - 6.8 billion people, into its total area - 13 million square meters. km, we get an average population density of 52 people per 1 sq. km. km.

Rice. 1 European population density on the map

European population

Overseas Europe is 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 uninhabited or large areas of sparsely populated regions. A distinctive feature of the settlement in Europe is the urbanization of the population. In other words, there are dozens of times more urban residents than residents of rural settlements (more than 70%, and in Belgium 98%).

Rice. 2 Satellite map of Europe at night

Countries of Foreign Europe

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

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Countries according to 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 1 sq. km): Iceland.

As can be seen from the table, the northern territories of Europe - Finland, Sweden, Norway - are poorly populated. This is primarily due to 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, and climate favor the development of agriculture, trade, and industry.

The population density of Monaco is 16,500 people per 1 sq. km. km, is the highest not only in Europe, but also 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. km. This figure is quite high. In general, the resettlement of people in Europe is uniform. There is only one country with a low population density in this region - Iceland.

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Humanity is distributed over the earth's surface extremely unevenly. In order to be able to compare the degree of population of different regions, an indicator such as population density is used. This concept connects a person and his environment into a single whole, is one of the key geographical terms.

Population density measures how many people live in each square kilometer of a territory. Depending on the specific conditions, the value can vary greatly.

The world average is about 50 people/km2. If we do not take into account the ice-covered Antarctica, then it will be approximately 56 people / km 2.

World population density

Since ancient times, mankind has been more actively populating territories with favorable natural conditions. This is a flat relief, a warm and fairly humid climate, fertile soils, and the availability of sources of drinking water.

In addition to natural factors, the distribution of the population is influenced by the history of development and economic reasons. Territories inhabited by man earlier are usually denser than areas of new development. Where labor-intensive branches of agriculture or industry develop, the population density is greater. "Attract" people and developed deposits of oil, gas, other minerals, transport routes: railways and roads, navigable rivers, canals, coasts of non-freezing seas.

The actual population density of the countries of the world proves the influence of these conditions. The most populous are small states. The leader can be called Monaco with a density of 18680 people / km 2. Countries such as Singapore, Malta, Maldives, Barbados, Mauritius and San Marino (7605, 1430, 1360, 665, 635 and 515 people / km 2, respectively), in addition to a favorable climate, also have an exceptionally convenient transport and geographical position. This led to the flourishing of international trade and tourism in them. Bahrain stands apart (1720 people / km 2), developing due to oil production. And the Vatican, which is in 3rd place in this rating, has a population density of 1913 people / km 2, not due to the large number, but to a small area, which is only 0.44 km 2.

Among large countries, Bangladesh has been the leader in terms of density for ten years (about 1200 people / km 2). The main reason is the development of rice cultivation in this country. This is a very labor-intensive industry, so a lot of labor is required.

The most "spacious" territories

If we consider the density of the world's population by country, we can single out another pole - sparsely populated areas of the world. Such territories occupy more than ½ of the land area.

Rare is the population along the shores of the Arctic seas, including the subpolar islands (Iceland - a little over 3 people / km 2). The reason is the harsh climate.

The desert regions of North (Mauritania, Libya - a little more than 3 people / km 2) and South Africa (Namibia - 2.6, Botswana - less than 3.5 people / km 2), the Arabian Peninsula, Central Asia (in Mongolia - 2 people / km 2), Western and Central Australia. The main factor is poor hydration. With enough water, the population density immediately increases, as can be seen in the oases.

The sparsely populated areas include rainforests in South America (Suriname, Guyana - 3 and 3.6 people / km 2, respectively).

And Canada, with its Arctic archipelago and northern forests, has become the most sparsely populated among the giant countries.

There are no permanent residents on the whole mainland - Antarctica.

Regional differences

The average population density of the countries of the world does not give a complete picture of the distribution of people. Within countries there can be significant differences in the degree of development. A textbook example is Egypt. The average density in the country is 87 people / km 2, but 99% of the inhabitants are concentrated on 5.5% of the territory in the valley and delta of the Nile. In desert areas, each person has several square kilometers of area.

In the southeast of Canada, the density can be above 100 people/km 2, and in the province of Nunavut - less than 1 person/km 2.

There is an order of magnitude greater difference in Brazil between the industrial southeast and the hinterland of the Amazon.

In highly developed Germany there is a cluster of population in the form of the Ruhr-Rhine region, in which the density is more than 1000 people / km 2, and the average for the country is 236 people / km 2. Such a picture is observed in most large states, where natural and economic conditions differ in different parts.

How are things in Russia?

Considering the density of the world's population by country, one cannot ignore Russia. We have a very large contrast in the placement of people. The average density is about 8.5 people / km 2. This is 181 places in the world. 80% of the country's inhabitants are concentrated in the so-called Main Settlement Zone (south of the Arkhangelsk-Khabarovsk line) with a density of 50 people/km2. The strip occupies less than 20% of the territory.

The European and Asian parts of Russia differ sharply from each other. The northern archipelagos are almost uninhabited. You can also name the vast expanses of the taiga, where hundreds of kilometers can be from one dwelling to another.

Urban agglomerations

Usually in rural areas the density is not that high. But large cities and agglomerations are places of extremely high concentration of the population. This is due to the high-rise buildings, and the huge number of enterprises and jobs.

The population density of the world's cities also varies. Tops the list of the "closest" agglomerations of Mumbai (more than 20 thousand people per sq. km). In second place is Tokyo with 4,400 people/km 2 , and in third place are Shanghai and Jakarta, yielding only slightly. The most populous cities also include Karachi, Istanbul, Manila, Dhaka, Delhi, Buenos Aires. Moscow is on the same list with 8,000 people/km2.

You can clearly imagine the population density of the countries of the world not only with the help of maps, but also with night photographs of the Earth from space. The underdeveloped territories on them will remain dark. And the brighter the area on the earth's surface is illuminated, the denser it is populated.