WORLD POPULATION 2020
As the global population continues to grow, it is important to understand the current trends and projections for the future. This blog will provide an in-depth look at the current state of the world’s population, including data on population growth, demographics, and distribution. We will also explore the potential impacts of population growth on resources, the environment, and society as a whole. Whether you’re a student, researcher, or simply interested in the topic, this blog aims to provide a comprehensive and accessible overview of the world’s population.
The USCB estimates that the world population exceeded 7 billion on March 12, 2012. According to a separate estimate by the United Nations Population Fund, it reached this milestone on October 31, 2011
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- Asia most populous continent, with its 4.3 billion inhabitants accounting for over 59.9% of world population.
- % of world population: China constituted 18.9%, India 17.6% United States 4.43% Indonesia 3.47% Brazil 2.82% and Pakistan 2.62%
- The world’s two most-populated countries alone, China and India, together constitute about 36.5% of the world’s population. Population in the world is currently growing at a rate of 14% per year
- Africa is the second-most-populated continent, with around 1 billion people, or 15.9% of world’s population.
- Europe’s make up 10.1% of the world’s population, while Latin American and Caribbean regions are 9%
- Northern America, primarily consisting of the USA and Canada, has 5% world’s population, and Oceania, the least-populated region, has 0.5% world’s population
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POPULATION BY CONTINENT
| Continent | Density (inhabitants/km2) | Population (2017) | Most populous country | Most populous city |
| Asia | 86.7 | 4,194,336,501 | China (1,341,403,687) | Tokyo (35,676,000) |
| Africa | 32.7 | 995,527,534 | Nigeria (152,217,341) | Cairo (19,439,541) |
| Europe | 70 | 739,523,843 | Russia (143,300,000) | Moscow (14,837,510) |
| North America | 22.9 | 528,920,588 | United States (313,485,438) | Mexico City( 21,163,226) |
| South America | 21.4 | 386,742,551 | Brazil (190,732,694) | Sao Paulo (19,672,582) |
| Oceania | 4.25 | 36,162,072 | Australia (22,612,355) | Sydney (4,575,532) |
| Antarctica | 0.0003 (varies) | 4,510 (non-permanent) | N/A | McMurdo Station (955) |
WORLD
| Largest Country (Area) | Smallest Country (Area) | Largest Country (Population) | Smallest Country (Population) | Largest City (Population) |
| Russia | Vatican City | China | Vatican City | Tokyo |
ASIA
| Largest Country (Area) | Smallest Country (Area) | Largest Country (Population) | Smallest Country (Population) | Largest City (Population) |
| Russia | Maldives | China | Maldives | Tokyo |
Note: Largest country in the world (10.995% of the world landmass); its Asian portion makes it the largest country in Asia, and its European portion makes it the largest country in Europe. Kazakhstan is the largest landlocked country in the world. The largest archipelagic state in the world by area and population and the largest Island country in the world is Indonesia
AFRICA
| Largest Country (Area) | Smallest Country (Area) | Largest Country (Population) | Smallest Country (Population) | Largest City (Population) |
| Algeria | Seychelles | Nigeria | Seychelles | Cairo |
NORTH AMERICA
| Largest Country (Area) | Smallest Country (Area) | Largest Country (Population) | Smallest Country (Population) | Largest City (Population) |
| Canada | Saint Kitts and Nevis | United States | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Mexico City |
SOUTH AMERICA
| Largest Country (Area) | Smallest Country (Area) | Largest Country (Population) | Smallest Country (Population) | Largest City (Population) |
| Brazil | Suriname | Brazil | Falkland Islands | São Paulo (brazil) |
AUSTRALIA
| Largest Country (Area) | Smallest Country (Area) | Largest Country (Population) | Smallest Country (Population) | Largest City (Population) |
| Australia | Nauru | Australia | Tuvalu |
EUROPE
| Largest Country (Area) | Smallest Country (Area) | Largest Country (Population) | Smallest Country (Population) | Largest City (Population) |
| Russia | Vatican City | Russia | Vatican City | Moscow |
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