Europe can be described as a subcontinent occupying the eastern peninsula of the continent of Eurasia. The border between Europe and Asia runs along the Ural Mountains, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the Caucasus Mountains, according to the most common version.
Europe is the second smallest continent in the world by area (the total area of Europe is 10.18 million sq. km., i.e. 2% of the total surface area of the Earth, or 6% of the total land area of the Earth), following Australia . There are over fifty countries and dependent territories in Europe. The largest country in Europe by area, entirely located on the territory of Europe, is Ukraine (Russia is only partially located in Europe, most of Russia is located in Asia), and the smallest is the Vatican.
Population of Europe
Europe is the world's third most populous continent (following Asia and Africa). The estimated population of Europe in 2016 is 741.2 million people, i.e. about 11% of the total population of the planet. The population growth rate in Europe is currently 0.21% per year. Most European countries are experiencing a declining and rapidly aging population.
The population of Europe in comparison with the population of other continents
As already written, Europe is the second smallest continent in the world, after Australia, and the third most populous, after Asia and Africa. The population density in Europe is 73 people/sq.km., so Europe is also the second continent in the world in terms of population density (Asia takes first place with 87 people/sq.km.).
Europe leads other continents in the number of countries with declining and aging populations, but many developed countries experience this problem at some point.
Population growth in European countries
According to forecasts, by 2050 the population of Europe will decrease by 30 million people, and the number of people aged 80 and above will increase significantly by this time. Most European countries are faced with the problem of an aging population, as well as low fertility rates (below replacement level). The population of the European Union is estimated to peak in 2040, with the largest population declines in Romania and Germany (-19%), Bulgaria (-27%), Latvia (-26%), and Lithuania (-20%).
Population of European countries
The largest country in Europe by population by a wide margin is Russia (with a population of 144 million people), but most of Russia is geographically located in Asia, so the largest country in Europe by population, which is entirely located in Europe, is Germany.
The smallest country in Europe in terms of population is the Vatican.
The table below shows all independent countries Europe, and the population of each country is given.
| Place | Country | Population |
| 1 | Germany | 81 147 265 |
| 2 | France | 65 951 611 |
| 3 | United Kingdom | 63 395 574 |
| 4 | Italy | 61 482 297 |
| 5 | Spain | 47 370 524 |
| 6 | Ukraine | 44 573 205 |
| 7 | Poland | 38 383 809 |
| 8 | Romania | 21 790 479 |
| 9 | Netherlands | 16 805 037 |
| 10 | Portugal | 10 799 270 |
| 11 | Greece | 10 772 967 |
| 12 | Belgium | 10 444 268 |
| 13 | Czech Republic | 10 162 921 |
| 14 | Hungary | 9 939 470 |
| 15 | Belarus | 9 625 888 |
| 16 | Sweden | 9 119 423 |
| 17 | Austria | 8 221 646 |
| 18 | Switzerland | 7 996 026 |
| 19 | Serbia | 7 243 007 |
| 20 | Bulgaria | 6 981 642 |
| 21 | Denmark | 5 556 452 |
| 22 | Slovakia | 5 488 339 |
| 23 | Finland | 5 266 114 |
| 24 | Ireland | 4 775 982 |
| 25 | Norway | 4 722 701 |
| 26 | Croatia | 4 475 611 |
| 27 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3 875 723 |
| 28 | Moldova | 3 619 925 |
| 29 | Lithuania | 3 515 858 |
| 30 | Albania | 3 011 405 |
| 31 | Latvia | 2 178 443 |
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Technological lesson map academic discipline OUD.16 “Geography”
on topic "Population of Foreign Europe"
Developed by:
Geography teacher
BKTIG
Arslanova Rima Vakhitovna
TECHNOLOGICAL LESSON MAP
to form an idea of the characteristics of the population of Foreign Europe
Lesson Objectives
Educational: to generate knowledge about the population of Foreign Europe, its characteristics and composition; study national composition, religion and migration; find out the reasons for the unfavorable demographic situation in the region being studied
Educational : cultivate a sense of responsibility, promote the formation of personal ideas about the value of knowledge; cultivate a sense of patriotism and pride for one’s homeland; promote the development of communication skills; develop interest in the subject being studied
Educational: create conditions for cognitive activity, intellectual and creative abilities of students;develop the ability to independently work with a textbook, additional literature, apply various sources of knowledge for proof, comparison, specification
Planned results
Subject
Define the concepts: demographic winter, depopulation, population migration, national composition, urbanization; explain the reasons and characteristics of the population of Foreign Europe
Personal
development of sustainable cognitive motivation and interest in the need to know about the population of foreign European countries; formation of the ability to self-determination, respect for other opinions
Metasubject
Develop the ability to set educational goals; ability to work with the text component of the textbook and additional sources of information, explain the meaning of the topic being studied
Universal learning activities
Cognitive
independently highlight, formulate the cognitive purpose of the lesson, define the concepts of reproduction, depopulation, population migration, urbanization, suburbanization. characterize the national and religious composition; structure knowledge; consciously and voluntarily construct a speech statement in oral and written form; analyze, select information, process information to obtain the desired result
Communication
cooperation with the teacher and classmates in searching and collecting information, the ability to express one’s thoughts
Organization of educational space
Geography textbook, geography atlas for grades 10-11, political map world, projector, teacher presentation, TsOR: social network educators nsportal.ru, www.wikipedia.org
1. Organizational moment. Self-determination for activity (goal setting)Hello guys. In the previous lesson we started getting acquainted with European countries.
The topic of our lesson today is “Population of Foreign Europe”. (Slide 1)
More than 40 states on the map of Europe are as different as Europe itself: ancient and young, with old castles and modern cities, with a raging sea and calm surface of lakes, with flower beds and pastures, with a population speaking dozens of languages.
Population...Behind this in a simple word hidden are the fates of millions of people who lived hundreds, thousands of years ago. They live now and will live in the future. What concepts related to population are you already familiar with?
birth rate, mortality, density, national, sex and age composition, migration, employment. All this will make our task easier - to characterize the population of Europe. Today we must demonstrate our knowledge, creativity, the ability to express one’s point of view in a reasoned manner. (Slide 2)
Setting a lesson goal
Entering into a conversation. Students answer questions and formulate the purpose of the lesson - to identify the features of population reproduction, national, religious, gender, age composition, and migrations of Foreign Europe.
Regulatory Communication
2. Checking homework. Frontal survey.
Let's remember what we know about Europe.
How much area does Europe occupy? (5.4 million km 2)
What are the features of EGP of European countries
They are located compactly, most countries have access to the ocean, the coastline is very rugged, providing an opportunity for the development of maritime transport
Situational tasks
The political map of Europe has undergone many changes throughout the history of its formation. How did the political map of Europe change in the 20th century?
How many countries are there on PC Europe today?
What are the natural conditions of Europe?
What natural resources does it have?
Name and show on the world map the countries of Foreign Europe that determine the economic power of the region. (G7 countries)
Working with the map.
3 times: after World War 1, after World War 2, in the 90s. After World War II - the split of Germany, the 90s - the Czech Republic and Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Macedonia left Yugoslavia in 1991-1992, at the beginning of 2006 Yugoslavia broke up into Serbia and Montenegro and actually ceased to exist, in connection with the collapse of the USSR - December 26, 1991 - Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia were formed)
Over 40
Most of them are plains (60%) and hills (24%), high mountains only in the south (6%), the terrain and climate allow the development of many sectors of the economy, the climate is temperate over most of the territory
Baltic shield - ore, coal - basins of the Ruhr, Saar, Yorkshire, Wales, Upper Silesia, oil and gas - on the shelves of the North and Caspian seas, in the foothills of the Pyrenees, southern Poland - sulfur, iron ore - Lorraine basin in France and Kiruna - Sweden , hydropower and forest resources - Norway, Sweden, Finland;
Great Britain, Germany, France, Italy – countries of Western Europe
Cognitive Communication
Individual tasks for two students -Task: (check in pairs)
Which pairs are correct:
a) neighboring countries: b) capital countries:
Bulgaria – Romania Belarus – Kyiv
Germany – Slovakia Sweden – Oslo
Italy – Liechtenstein Iceland – Reykjavik
Belgium – Luxembourg
Norway – Finland Latvia – Riga
Iceland – Denmark Poland – Warsaw
Spain – Andorra Albania – Tirana
Monaco – France Slovakia – Ljubljana
Croatia – Romania Austria – Copenhagen
Greece – Hungary Switzerland – Bern
Appendix 1.
Two students work in pairs
What conclusion can you draw about Overseas Europe from all that has been said?
Students formulate a conclusion: Foreign Europe is one of the centers of world civilization, the birthplace of the Great Geographical Discoveries, industrial revolutions, urban agglomerations, rich natural resource potential. This region occupies one of the leading places in world politics and economics. In particular, in terms of the size of industry and agricultural production, the export of goods and services, and the development of international tourism.
Communicative Cognitive
3.Learning new material
a. Population
b. Age composition
c.Gender composition
g.Population reproduction
d.National composition
e.Religious composition
and. Density and urbanization
h. Migrations
1.The population of Foreign Europe is 740 million people. (Slide3) This region has a very complex and not very favorable demographic situation. Compared to the world, it has the lowest birth rate and natural increase rates. (Slide4) Demographers call this phenomenon demographic winter. In most countries in the region, there is a downward trend in the birth rate. As a result, according to 2014 data, the average birth rate is 11 people per 1000 inhabitants (Russia - a little over 11 people). The reasons for this low birth rate are varied. But the main ones should be considered general demographic processes. (Slide 5) This is an increase average duration life (76 years), (in Russia - 65, women - 73, men - 59) a sharp increase in the “price” of a child, the influence of an urban lifestyle, the fragility of the family, the weak influence of religion. In addition, there are political, social and other problems that are shaking modern Europe. The mortality rate, which averages 11 per 1,000 inhabitants for the entire region, is higher than the world average. The result of this is the aging of the population, a violation of the sex composition. (Slide 6) But one cannot ignore such factors as industrial injuries, occupational diseases, accidents, alcoholism, drug addiction, etc. More than 100,000 people die every year on European roads and more than 2 million are injured. Since this applies to a greater extent to men, the number of men in Europe is significantly lower than the number of women. .
Task 1. Before you lies the table “Reproduction of the Population of Foreign Europe”. Analyze the table. In the route map, indicate the countries that are leaders in terms of fertility, mortality, and natural increase (1 g). 2 gr. – indicate the countries that have the lowest rates of fertility, mortality and natural increase. Try to draw a conclusion. (3min.) (Slide7, 8, 9)
2.By national composition (Slide 10) The population of Europe is relatively homogeneous. Representatives of 80 ethnic groups live in Europe. (map at the end of the textbook) The majority of the population belongs to the Indo-European language family. The most numerous groups are Slavic (Poles, Czechs, Serbs, Bulgarians, Russians, Ukrainians, Croats...), Germanic (Swedes, Germans, English, Dutch, Icelanders...), Romanesque (French, Italians, Spaniards, Romanians, Portuguese. .). In Europe there are languages of the Uralic family, spoken by Finns, Estonians, Hungarians, etc.
Remember which countries are called single-national and which are multinational?
Task 2.
Which European countries belong to each of these groups? Analyze the atlas map, additional information, and present the results in the form of a table in the route map.
There are many countries in Europe with complex national composition, in which there is an aggravation of interethnic relations. Let's listen to the report that I have prepared for you
3.(Slide 11) In Foreign Europe, the dominant religion is Christianity. In Southern Europe, Catholicism predominates, with its center in the Vatican. In Northern Europe - Protestantism, and in Central Europe these faiths are represented almost equally. Orthodoxy is practiced by the population of Eastern and South-Eastern Europe. This is the population of countries such as Bulgaria, Serbia, Romania, Greece, Montenegro.
Islam is practiced in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania and the partially recognized republic of Kosovo. Recently, the Islamic factor has been strengthening due to the influx of migrants from Islamic countries.
4. (Slide 12) Foreign Europe is one of the most densely populated regions of the world. The average population density is 100 people per 1 km2. But the population is distributed unevenly from 3 people. per 1 km 2 in Iceland up to 406 people - in the Netherlands. The highest density in Monaco is 15,000 people. The distribution of the population is determined primarily by the geography of cities. The level of urbanization in Europe is one of the highest in the world. In Belgium it is 99%, in Denmark – 87%, in France – 78%. The total number of cities reaches several thousand; they are located compactly and form agglomerations.
Using the atlas map, (page 15 of the atlas) additional information classify European countries into highly, moderately and highly urbanized. Present the results in the form of a diagram in the route map. ( individually) (5 min). (Slide 13,14,15,16,17,18)
5. Since the time of the Great Geographical Discoveries, foreign Europe has been the main supplier of migrants overseas. (Slide19 Currently, Europe is the main center of gravity for labor. At the end of the 90s, the number of migrants in the countries of the European Union alone, according to some data, exceeded 20 million people, and Europe’s share in the total volume of world migrations increased to 20%. This number includes migrants for various reasons, but the bulk of newcomers are labor migrants, the so-called guest workers. The influx of migrants has led to the aggravation of many social contradictions, both in the labor market and in general demographic terms, which is associated with a much greater natural increase in migrant families and an increase in their share in the general population.
Trace the directions of migrations, reflect the results in the form of a table in the route map.
They start a conversation and remember the population of Foreign Europe.
Notebook entries.
Determine the age and sex composition of Europe using diagrams in the textbook.
Appendix 2.
They analyze the table and draw conclusions about the most disadvantaged countries in terms of reproduction. All countries of Foreign Europe belong to type I of population reproduction, except Albania. The reasons for the high natural increase in Albania are the influence of Islam.
Recall language families and groups.
Notebook entries
Appendix 3.
Fill out the table.
They draw conclusions.
Student report
Remember the directions of Christianity. Determine belonging to them different nations.
Appendix 3.
Using the atlas, students identify highly urbanized, moderately urbanized, and weakly urbanized countries, and record the results in a route map.
They conclude that the level of urbanization in the countries of Southern Europe is quite low. This is due to the fact that this region has favorable conditions for the development of agriculture, the traditions of large families are preserved, etc.).
Give a definition of migration, types, reasons for migration.
Students fill out the migration table in the appendix and draw conclusions that there is a pattern between countries of emigration and immigration. Countries of emigration are countries of former colonies, countries of immigration are countries of the metropolis. Appendix 3.
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4. Fastening
Offers a test for consolidation. 1. Population of Europe in millions of people according to 2014 data?
A) 390 B) 620 C) 540 D) 740 E) 850
2. Country with type 2 reproduction in Europe:
A) Macedonia B) Italy C) Finland D) Estonia E) Albania
3. The average population density of Europe (not including Russia) is (per 1 km2):
A) 86 people; B) 366 people; C) 100 people; D) 406 people; E) 230 people.
4. What % is the level of urbanization in France?
A) 69 B) 89 C) 93 D) 58 E) 78.
5. Europe is the main distribution center:
A) Christianity; B) Buddhism; C) Judaism; D) Islam.
Working with the dough.
Appendix 4.
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5. Reflection
What did you find difficult while studying the topic?
Why are we studying this topic?
What contribution can each of you make for normal interaction between different nationalities?
Student answers
Communication
6. Homework. Ratings
Study paragraph 17, mark the countries of Europe and their capitals on contour maps.
Write down homework.
Literature and websites
1. Federal state educational standard of secondary (complete) general education
2. Federal component of the state standard of general education. Geography / Ministry of Education Russian Federation. – M., 2004.
3. Maksakovsky, V.P. Economic and social geography of the world: textbook. for 10th grade educational institutions / Maksakovsky V.P. M.: Enlightenment. 2007.
5. Site materials:
Federal Center for Information and Educational Resources // . wikipedia . org
Appendix 1
Exercise: (check in pairs)
Which pairs are correct:
a) neighboring countries: b) capital countries:
Bulgaria – Romania Belarus – Kyiv
Germany – Slovakia Sweden – Oslo
Italy – Liechtenstein Iceland – Reykjavik
Belgium – Luxembourg Portugal – Rome
Norway – Finland Latvia – Riga
Iceland – Denmark Poland – Warsaw
Spain – Andorra Albania – Tirana
Monaco – France Slovakia – Ljubljana
Croatia – Romania Austria – Copenhagen
Greece – Hungary Switzerland – Bern
Appendix 2
Population reproduction
Fertility
Mortality
Natural increase
Herzegovina
Bulgaria
United Kingdom
Ireland
Iceland
Macedonia
Netherlands
Norway
Portugal
Slovakia
Slovenia
Finland
Croatia
Switzerland
Appendix 3
Route map
Task 1.
Task 2.
Task 3.
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Task 4.
Appendix 4
Test to reinforce the lesson.
1. Population of Europe in millions of people according to 2014 data?
A) 390 B) 620 C) 540 D) 740 E) 850
2. Country with type 2 reproduction in Europe:
A) Macedonia B) Italy C) Finland D) Estonia E) Albania
3. The average population density of Europe (not including Russia) is (per 1 km2):
A) 86 people; B) 366 people; C) 100 people; D) 406 people; E) 230 people.
4. What % is the level of urbanization in France?
A) 69 B) 89 C) 93 D) 58 E) 78.
5. Europe is the main distribution center:
A) Christianity; B) Buddhism; C) Judaism; D) Islam.
Unified collection of digital educational resources //
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, and fewer in another. Today we are talking about the average population density of Foreign Europe.
General information
Before moving on to the topic “Density of Overseas Europe”, the concepts of “Overseas Europe” and “population density” should be defined. 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. This indicator is calculated using the following formula: the population of a country, region, or 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, by 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 is one of the most densely populated regions in the world. If we take for comparison the average population density on the globe - 52 people per 1 sq. km, then a completely different picture emerges - 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. A distinctive feature of settlement in Europe is the urbanization of the population. In other words, there are tens of times more city dwellers than residents of rural settlements (more than 70%, and in Belgium 98%).
Rice. 2 Map of night Europe 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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Countries can be divided into three groups based on population density:
- 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 sparsely populated. This is due, first of all, to unfavorable natural and climatic conditions for life and economy. Conversely, population concentration is observed in Great Britain, Belgium, the Netherlands and further south to the Mediterranean coast, where the geographical location (access to the sea), relief, and climate are favorable for the development of agriculture, trade, and industry.
The population density of Monaco is 16,500 people per 1 sq. 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. This figure is quite high. In general, the settlement of people in Europe is uniform. There is only one country with low population density in this region - Iceland.
Test on the topic
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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 square kilometer. km. You can also calculate the population density separately for cities and rural areas.
All countries, depending on 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.
Taking into account population density helps determine the required amount of material goods per capita.
Population density indicator value
When determining population density, seas, oceans and uninhabited areas are not taken into account. The population of a territory may differ not only on one continent, but also within one country.
The rate of population of a territory by people can be influenced by the following factors:
- proximity to the sea;
- climatic conditions;
- relief of the territory;
- agriculture and growing crops;
- birth rate;
- economic and industrial development.
Man has always often changed his habitat in order to find best conditions for life. Due to the lack of many benefits (transport accessibility, availability of 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 densities 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 populous dwarf country, which is located in the southern region of Europe. On an area of just 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 zone.
Countries with the highest population densities 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 southeast Asia and occupies about 720 square meters. km. Almost 5.9 million people live on the territory of a small state. The government is gradually expanding the territory by draining the sea zone and reclamation of soil.
Vatican 1910 people/sq. km.
The smallest state, the Vatican, is located inside Rome and covers an area of about 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 there.
Maldives 1360 people/sq. km.
The Republic of 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, which is located in southwest Asia and belongs to the countries 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 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 square meters. 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 an area 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.
Over 1.2 million people live on the territory of the state.
Africa
Africa ranks 2nd in terms of territory size. More than 1.1 billion people live in Africa. The population density indicator remains 30.5 people/sq. km. This is due to the fact that most of the continent belongs to deserts and semi-deserts, and people tend to live near water sources.
Residents also choose places with fertile soil for farming and developed industry.
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 thousand |
| 3. Rwanda | 431,5 | 26 338 | More than 11 million |
| 4. Comoros | 426,7 | 2238 | 900 thousand |
| 5. Reunion | 403,5 | 2512 | 850 thousand |
| 6. Burundi | 367 | 27 830 | More than 11 million |
| 7. Seychelles | 194 | 455 | 94 thousand |
| 8. Sao Tome and Principe | 187 | 1001 | 199 thousand |
| 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 thousand |
| 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. Main reason is that in such countries a lot of land is devoted to rice and other plant crops. More than half 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 densities in the world:
In some countries it can be more than 1000 people, while in others there are barely 3 people/sq. km.
Asian states with the highest population density:
| Country | Population density (persons/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, 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 flock to highly developed countries to find better living conditions.
Military conflicts in African and Islamic countries force many people to migrate to Europe, which contributes to the population increase.
Countries with the highest population density that belong to Europe:
| Country | Population density (persons/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 thousand |
| 3. Malta | 1276 | 316 | 475 thousand |
| 4. Guernsey | 834,1 | 65 | 62 thousand |
| 5. Jersey | 811,7 | 116 | 100 thousand |
| 6. San Marino | 530,3 | 61 | 33 thousand |
| 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 thousand |
| 12. Italy | 202,5 | 301 340 | More than 60 million |
| 13. Luxembourg | 194,3 | 2586 | 602 thousand |
| 14. Switzerland | 185 | 41 285 | 8.4 million |
| 15. Andorra | 181,2 | 467 | 77 thousand |
| 16. Kosovo | 167,6 | 10 908 | Almost 2 million |
| 17. Isle of Man | 148 | 572 | 86 thousand |
| 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 Northern, Central and Southern parts and nearby islands, which cover an area of 42.5 million square meters. km. More than 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, representing North and South America:
| Country | Population density (persons/sq. km) | Territory area (sq. km) | Number of inhabitants (people) |
| 1. Barbados | 666,8 | 439 | 284 thousand |
| 2. Aruba | 589,5 | 178 | 104 thousand |
| 3. Martinique | 453 | 1128 | 380 thousand |
| 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 thousand |
| 7. Virgin Islands | 313,3 | 153 | 25 thousand |
| 8. El Salvador | 307 | 21 040 | 6.4 million |
| 9. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 266,3 | 389 | 109 thousand |
| 10. Jamaica | 261 | 10 991 | More than 2.7 million |
| 11. Saint Lucia | 260,5 | 616 | 178 thousand |
| 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 thousand |
| 16. Anguilla | 166 | 91 | 15 thousand |
| 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 consists 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:
| Country | Population density (persons/sq. km) | Territory area (sq. km) | Number of inhabitants (people) |
| 1. Nauru | 466 | 21 | 11 thousand |
| 2. Marshall Islands | 373,1 | 181 | 55 thousand |
| 3. Tuvalu | 351,5 | 26 | 11 thousand |
| 4. Tonga | 141,2 | 748 | 105 thousand |
| 5. Kiribati | 124,3 | 812 | 115 thousand |
| 6. Northern Mariana Islands | 100 | 463 | 52 thousand |
| 7. Wallis and Futuna Islands | 77 | 142 | 12 thousand |
| 8. French Polynesia | 73,7 | 4167 | 285 thousand |
| 9. Samoa | 68 | 2831 | 190 thousand |
| 10. Fiji | 48,3 | 18 274 | 912 thousand |
Population density in the world's largest cities
The world's population is increasing every year. Many cities on our planet are overcrowded with residents. 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 residents is due to the fact that Mumbai has a large port and is an important economic and cultural center countries. The city requires a lot of labor, which attracts migrants.
Kolkata 27,460 people/sq. km.
Another Indian city with an area of 205 square meters. km., which attracts many people with jobs, developed industry and economy. Located in Kolkata stock exchange. Not only Indian companies, but also many foreign ones have opened their office here.
The number of inhabitants in Kolkata 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 a lot 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. Karachi has 2 large seaports. This city is the economic and financial center of Pakistan. Karachi 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 square meters. km. Shanghai has a large cargo port. The city is industrialized. Exists large number enterprises.
Lagos 18100 people/sq. km.
The port city of Lagos is located in Nigeria, home to more than 13 million people. The area of the city occupies 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 an area of 1991 square meters. km. Shenzhen is a free economic zone. He attracts a lot foreign companies price for land and inexpensive labor.
Seoul 16,700 people/sq. km.
Seoul is the main city of Korea with a population of more than 10 million inhabitants. The city covers an area of 605 square meters. km. Seoul is home to many industrial enterprises.
Taipei 15150 people/sq. km.
Taipei is located in China and occupies almost 272 square meters. km. The number of inhabitants in the city is 2.7 million people. Taipei is the industrial center of China, home to a large number of enterprises.
Chennai 14300 people/sq. km.
The Indian city is inhabited by more than 4.5 million. Chennai occupies an area of 181 square meters. km. The city is the automotive hub of India and has a large cargo port. Chennai is also widely represented in the banking sector and 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 areas.
Mongolia 2 persons/sq. km.
Mongolia is the most sparsely populated country located in East Asia. A state with an area of more than 1.5 million square meters. km. and a population of more than 3 million people, consists largely 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 persons/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.
Libya, a large area, is located in North Africa. More than 90% of the state's territory belongs to deserts, so the population occupies the remaining suitable 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 people/sq. km.
Canada is located in North America. More than 34 million people live in the country, but they are mostly settled closer to the border with the United States. More than half of the territory has harsh weather conditions and mountainous terrain, resulting in 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 population on Earth is increasing. This leads to the fact that previously uninhabited territories are gradually occupied by people for living. Many species of animals and plants are disappearing. People strive to move to highly developed countries to improve their lives and find decent work.
This leads to overpopulation of cities and states and a struggle for resources.
The populations living in the countries with the highest densities are distributed unevenly. Most live in cities, and in rural areas the number of people per 1 sq. km. the territory is low.
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The population density of the earth is 57 people per 1 square kilometer. According to statistics, the total number of people living in all countries of the world at the beginning of 2020 was 7,772,829,000 people. By the end of 2020, this figure is projected to grow by 1.2%.
Below are the states that were included in the ranking of countries with the highest population density according to the UN in 2020.
1 – Macau
Macau is a special administrative region of the People's Republic of China with an area of 30 square kilometers. km. According to the UN, in 2020, 649,335 people live here, and the population density is 21,348 people per 1 square kilometer.
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2 - Monaco
Second place in the ranking of countries by population density is occupied by a dwarf state on the Cote d'Azur - Monaco. The population of Monaco is only 38,964 people, and the total area of the state is 2.02 square meters. km. For 1 sq. 19,427 people live per kilometer.
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. The kingdom is also famous for its gambling business and highly developed tourism sector.
The country ranks first in the world in terms of population density
3 - Singapore
Third place belongs to the business center of Asia - Singapore. Singapore has a population of 5,804,337 people. All inhabitants of this state live on 719.10 square meters. km. For 1 sq. km of area there are 8240 people.
Citizens of this financial and business center are experiencing an acute shortage of living space. The main population is concentrated in the western part of the state. The northern part of the island is covered with forests and parks, many of which are recognized as nature reserves. - one of the highest in Asia. or use within 72 hours.
4 - Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two special administrative centers of the People's Republic of China, along with Macau. It is located on the southern coast of China, surrounded by the Pearl River Delta and the South China Sea.
Hong Kong's population in 2020 is estimated at 7.50 million (104th in the world), and its density is 6,736 inhabitants. The area of the state is 1104 square meters. km.
Hong Kong is the second most densely populated region of China
5 - Gibraltar
Gibraltar is one of the 14 British Overseas Territories. Its population is 33,701 people and its area is only 6 square kilometers.
The population density in 2020 is 5,617 people.
6 - Bahrain
It is the smallest Arab state in the Middle East, consisting of 33 islets. The average population density of Bahrain is 2224 people. In recent years, the population of the country, called the pearl of the Arab world, has grown from 1,343,000 to 1,641,172 people.
According to statistics, 18 migrants come to Bahrain every day for permanent residence. .
7 - Vatican
Seventh place rightfully belongs to the heart catholic church- To the Vatican. According to statistics, only 799 people live on the territory of the Vatican.
The Vatican is located inside the Italian Republic and serves as the residence of the Pope, so there are no permanent residents in this dwarf country. The bulk of the population is the government of the country. Not all residents even have Vatican citizenship. Only 450 people have citizenship of the mini-state.
The Vatican is one of the smallest states in the world.
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 square. km (total 0.44 sq. km.). Therefore, the population density living in this country is 1820 people per 1 sq. km.
8 – Maldives
This state is one of the most expensive resorts in the world. The population density of the Maldives is 1802 people per 1 sq. m. The number of people living in the Republic of Maldives is regulated solely by the processes of birth and death.
On average, 22 babies are born and 4 people die per day in the Maldives. 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 capital in the world in terms of size and population.
9 – Malta
Malta is an island nation known for its lack of permanent rivers and lakes. In 2020, the population of this country in southern Europe is 440,432 people, and the density is 1,397 people per 1 square kilometer. According to forecasts, by the end of 2020 the growth rate of people living here will increase by 4 inhabitants per day.
10 - Sint Maarten (territory of the Netherlands)
Sint Maarten is one of the four overseas territories of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The state is located on the island of the same name in the Caribbean Sea, occupies about 40% of the island of St. Martin - 34 km².
The population of Sint Maarten is 42,876 according to the latest UN estimates, and its density is 1,247 inhabitants per km².
11 - Bermuda
Bermuda is a British overseas territory located in the North Atlantic Ocean, covering an area of 54 km². It is a self-governing country with its own government and its own constitution.
The largest city in Bermuda is the historic town of St. George with a population of 2,600 people.
Bermuda has the highest population of any UK Overseas Territory with a population of 60,833 and a population density of 1,158.
12 - Bangladesh
Bangladesh is a country in southern Asia. The People's Republic of Bangladesh is not very popular among tourists. Most of the country is covered by rivers and lakes. The population of Bangladesh at the beginning of 2020 is 163,046,161 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 1116 people per 1 sq. km. can be found on our website.
13 – Palestine
Palestine is a state located between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea. The region is the birthplace of Christianity and Judaism. The country's borders have changed many times. In 2020, the area of Palestine is 6220 km2.
The Palestinian population in Gaza and the West Bank is estimated at 4.981 million, with a density of 801 people per km².
14 - Saint-Martin (French territory)
Saint Martin is one of the French overseas territories in the Caribbean, occupying part of the island of Saint Martin in the Caribbean Sea.
The state is home to 38,002 inhabitants, while its area is 53 km2. The population density is 717 people per square kilometer.
15 – Mayotte
Mayotte is a French overseas territory consisting of the islands of Grande Terre (also known as Maore) and Petite Terre (also known as Pamanzi) and several small islets covering an area of 374 km².
Mayotte's population in 2020 is 272,815, according to the latest UN estimates, and its density is 712.
16 - Barbados
Barbados is 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 2020, 287,025 people live in Barbados. The birth rate in this republic is also quite good.
On average, about 10 children are born per day, and about 7 die. From this we can conclude that the birth rate in the country is higher than the death rate. Today, the population density of this country is 668 people.
17 - Taiwan
The population as of 2020 is about 23.82 million. This makes Taiwan the 57th largest country in the world by population and the 17th most populous country in the world.
Taiwan has a geographical area of 36,193 square kilometers. With a population of 23,476,640, its average population density is 649 people per square kilometer.
18 – Lebanon
Lebanon or the Lebanese Republic, is a democratic republic in the Eastern Mediterranean. The population of Lebanon in 2020 is estimated at 6.83 million.
The area of the state is 10,452 square kilometers, and the population density is 656/km².
19 – Mauritius
In this state, with an area of 2040 square meters. km there are 1,269,668 inhabitants. Density – 623 people.
20 – Aruba
Aruba is a small island located almost 1,600 km west of the Lesser Antilles and 27 km north of Venezuela.
Aruba is one of the 4 territories of the Netherlands, so its citizens are Dutch. According to UN estimates, the population of Aruba for 2020 is 106,766 people, and the density is 591/km².
Table: top 20 states by population in 2020
| State name | Population | Annual population growth | |
| 1 | China | 1 409 263 205 | 18.13% |
| 2 | India | 1 389 067 986 | 17.87% |
| 3 | United States of America (USA) | 333 119 387 | 4.29% |
| 4 | Indonesia | 273 145 209 | 3.51% |
| 5 | Brazil | 216 752 231 | 2.79% |
| 6 | Pakistan | 207 932 874 | 2.68% |
| 7 | Nigeria | 205 688 835 | 2.65% |
| 8 | Bangladesh | 170 078 647 | 2.19% |
| 9 | Russia | 146 576 225 | 1.89% |
| 10 | Mexico | 135 260 455 | 1.74% |
| 11 | Japan | 125 923 284 | 1.62% |
| 12 | Ethiopia | 111 523 642 | 1.43% |
| 13 | Philippines | 108 244 578 | 1.39% |
| 14 | Egypt | 101 085 910 | 1.30% |
| 15 | Vietnam | 98 369 303 | 1.27% |
| 16 | Congo, Democratic Republic | 89 177 636 | 1.15% |
| 17 | Türkiye | 85 040 542 | 1.09% |
| 18 | Iran | 83 838 593 | 1.08% |
| 19 | Germany | 81 458 833 | 1.05% |
| 20 | Thailand | 69 157 602 | 0.89% |
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