Steadily growing. But at the same time, people are distributed very unevenly over the surface of the planet. What is it connected with? Let's talk about which country has the highest population density and how this can be explained.
Earth's population: features
Throughout the history of the Earth, peoples have migrated around the planet in search of better conditions for life. Initially, people settled in places with a warm climate, near water, with enough food and other resources. It is in such points that today there is a greater number of people living than in areas with more severe living conditions. That is why the countries with the greatest predominance in warm latitudes. Later, when all favorable zones were intensively populated, people began to move to less comfortable places. Civilization made it possible to deal with deprivation without great expense. And peoples began to strive to those places where comfortable conditions for existence have already been created. That is why today they are much more attractive to migrants than developing ones. Also, demography is highly dependent on the culture and traditions of the people. Therefore, countries with the highest population density are states in which it is customary to have many children.
The concept of population density
Observations of demographics on Earth began as early as the 17th century. During the Industrial Revolution, they became essential for good planning and resource use. In the 20th century, population density is added to traditional demographic indicators. It is calculated based on the area of the country and the total number of its inhabitants. Knowing how many people there are per 1 square kilometer, taking into account the number of births and deaths, allow us to calculate how many different material benefits people will need: food, housing, clothing, etc. and plan a competent life support for the population.
In the first quarter of the 20th century, countries with the highest population density were identified for the first time and the first scenarios were developed for the further development of the demographic situation on Earth. Today, the average on the planet is 45 people per 1 sq. km. km, but due to the increase in the number of earthlings, this figure is gradually increasing.
The value of the population density indicator and the factors affecting it
Demographic calculations are initially associated with the rational use of natural resources. Back in 1927, sociologists introduced the term "optimal density", but have not yet decided on its numerical expression. Observations of this indicator are necessary in order to identify countries with the highest population density, because they are a potential focus of social tension. The more people live in a limited space, the more intense the competition between them for vital resources. Information on density predictions allows you to start solving this problem in advance and find ways to eliminate it.
This indicator is influenced by several main factors. These are, firstly, the natural conditions of life: people like to live in warm countries with a good climate, which is why the shores of the Mediterranean Sea and the Indian Ocean, the equatorial zones are so densely populated. It is also common for peoples to strive to where comfortable, modern living conditions already exist, with sufficient social security. Therefore, the flow of migrants to the developed countries of Europe, the USA, New Zealand, and Australia is so great. The number of inhabitants is directly affected by the culture of the nation. Thus, the Muslim religion is built on the value of a large family, therefore, in the countries of Islam, the population is higher than in Christian countries. Another factor affecting the density is the development of medicine, in particular the use of contraception.
List of countries
The answer to the question of which countries has the highest average population density does not have a clear answer. Since the ratings are based on the results of national population censuses, and they are held in all states at different times, and therefore there are no exact figures on the number of inhabitants at a certain point. But there are stable indicators and forecasts that make it possible to compile the TOP-10 countries with the highest density. Monaco always ranks first (a little less than 19 thousand people per 1 sq. km), followed by Singapore (about 7.3 thousand people per 1 sq. km), the Vatican (about 2 thousand people per 1 sq. km). sq. km), Bahrain (1.7 thousand people per 1 sq. km), Malta (1.4 thousand people per 1 sq. km), Maldives (1.3 thousand people per 1 sq. km). km), Bangladesh (1.1 thousand people per 1 sq. km), Barbados (0.6 thousand people per 1 sq. km), China (0.6 thousand people per 1 sq. km) and Mauritius (0.6 thousand people per 1 sq. km). The last three states in the list often change their positions in accordance with the latest data.
Most populous regions
If you look at a world map in order to find out where people live the most, you can easily see that the highest density is in Europe, Southeast Asia and some countries in Africa. When we explore Asia and ask ourselves which countries in the region have the highest population density, we can say that the leaders here are Singapore, Hong Kong, Maldives, Bangladesh, Bahrain. These states do not have birth control programs. But China was able to curb the growth in numbers and today is in 134th place in the world in terms of density, although until recently it was in the lead.
Population density outlook
Describing countries with a high population density, sociologists look to the future with pessimism. Asia's growing population is a potentially conflict zone. Today we already see how migrants are besieging Europe, and the resettlement process will continue. Since no one can stop the growth of the number of inhabitants on Earth, it is obvious that the population density will only grow. And a large crowding of people always leads to conflicts for resources.
Monaco, a tiny state, has 18,700 inhabitants per square kilometer. By the way, the area of Monaco is only 2 square kilometers. What about the countries with the smallest population density? Well, such statistics are also available, but the figures may vary slightly due to the constant change in the number of inhabitants. However, the countries below end up on this list anyway. Let's watch!
Just don't say you've never heard of such a country! A small state is located on the northeast coast of South America, and this, by the way, is the only English-speaking country on the continent. The area of Guyana is commensurate with the area of Belarus, while 90% of the people live in coastal areas. Almost half of the population of Guyana are Indians, and blacks, Indians and other peoples of the world also live here.
Botswana, 3.4 people/sq.km
A state in South Africa, bordering South Africa, is 70% the territory of the harsh Kalahari Desert. The area of Botswana is quite large - the size of Ukraine, but the population there is 22 times less than in this country. The Tswana people live in Botswana for the most part, and other African peoples are represented in small groups, most of which are Christians. 
Libya, 3.2 people/sq.km
The state in North Africa on the Mediterranean coast is quite large in area, however, the population density is low. 95% of Libya is desert, but cities and towns are distributed relatively uniformly throughout the country. Most of the population are Arabs, in some places there are Berbers and Tuareg, there are small communities of Greeks, Turks, Italians and Maltese. 
Iceland, 3.1 people/sq.km
The state in the north of the Atlantic Ocean is completely located on a fairly large island of the same name, on which Icelanders, descendants of the Vikings who speak Icelandic, as well as Danes, Swedes, Norwegians and Poles, mostly live. Most of them live in the Reykjavik area. Interestingly, the level of migration in this country is extremely low, despite the fact that many young people leave to study in neighboring countries. After graduation, the majority returns for permanent residence in their beautiful country. 
Mauritania, 3.1 people/sq.km
The Islamic Republic of Mauritania is located in West Africa, washed by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean in the west, and borders on Senegal, Mali and Algeria. The population density in Mauritania is about the same as in Iceland, but the country's territory is 10 times larger, and the people also live here 10 times more - about 3.2 million people, among whom there are most of the so-called black Berbers, historical slaves, and also white Berbers and blacks who speak African languages. 
Suriname, 3 people/sq.km
The Republic of Suriname is located in the northern part of South America. A country the size of Tunisia is home to only 480,000 people, but the population is constantly growing little by little (maybe Suriname will be on this list in 10 years, say). The local population is represented mostly by Indians and Creoles, as well as Javanese, Indians, Chinese and other nations. There is probably no other country where so many languages of the world are spoken!
Australia, 2.8 people/sq.km
Australia is 7.5 times larger than Mauritania and 74 times larger than Iceland. However, this does not prevent Australia from being one of the countries with the lowest population density. Two-thirds of the Australian population lives in 5 major cities on the mainland, located on the coast. Once, until the 18th century, this mainland was inhabited exclusively by Australian Aborigines, Torres Strait Islanders and Tasmanian Aborigines, who were very different from each other even externally, not to mention culture and language. After moving to a distant "island" of immigrants from Europe, mostly from Great Britain and Ireland, the number of inhabitants on the mainland began to grow very rapidly. However, it is unlikely that the deserts scorching with heat, which occupy a decent part of the mainland, will ever be mastered by man, so only the coastal parts will be filled with inhabitants - which is happening now. 
Namibia, 2.6 people/sq.km
The Republic of Namibia in South West Africa has over 2 million people, but due to the huge problem of HIV/AIDS, the exact numbers fluctuate constantly. Most of the population of Namibia is the people of the Bantu family and a few thousand mestizos who live mainly in the community in Rehoboth. About 6% of the population are whites - the descendants of European colonists, some of whom retain their culture and language, but still, most of them speak Afrikaans. 
Mongolia, 2 persons/sq.km
Mongolia is currently the country with the lowest population density in the world. The area of Mongolia is large, but only a little over 3 million people live in the desert territories (although at the moment there is a slight increase in population). 95% of the population are Mongols, Kazakhs are represented to a small extent, as well as Chinese and Russians. It is estimated that more than 9 million Mongols live outside the country, mostly in China and Russia. 
Man has inhabited almost 90% of the earth's land. They have developed territories that are more or less suitable for life and economic activity.
Population density of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation
Only the poles and the areas adjacent to them, the most arid areas of deserts, high mountains, and glaciers remained uninhabited.
How are people located on the earth's surface?
The population of the Earth is distributed over its surface very unevenly.
To see this, just look at a map showing the density of the world's population. Population density is the number of inhabitants per 1 km2 of territory. In 2009, the average population density on the surface of the globe developed by people was 50 people.
People are unevenly distributed across the hemispheres of the planet. Most of them live in the Northern (90%) and Eastern (85%) hemispheres. The distribution of the population on individual continents and their parts is different. Even more significant are the differences in the distribution of the population across the countries of the world.
What affects the placement of people?
For people's lives, heat and moisture, relief and fertility of the soil, and a sufficient amount of air are of great importance.
Therefore, cold and arid territories are poorly populated, as well as high mountains, where it is difficult to breathe due to lack of oxygen.
Since ancient times, mankind has gravitated towards the sea.
Proximity to it made it possible to obtain food and conduct economic activities related to sea fishing. Sea routes opened up the possibility of communication with other regions of the Earth.
Population density is also influenced by the age of territory development. To date, four areas of historical settlement on Earth have the highest population density: South and East Asia, Western Europe and eastern North America.
Human adaptation to natural conditions
Adaptation to natural conditions is manifested not only in the external appearance of people belonging to different races.
Features of nature affect the appearance of dwellings, people's clothes, food and methods of its preparation. In different parts of the Earth, different tools and building materials are used. And although in the modern world all these differences are gradually being erased, they can still be observed, especially in rural areas.
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The location of the population is influenced by several factors:
1. Natural and climatic conditions - the more favorable the conditions for human life, the greater the population density (plains of the North Caucasus, the Central Black Earth region), on the contrary, in regions with extreme natural conditions, the population density is insignificant (European North, northern Siberia and the Far East) .
Relief - as a rule, plains are more densely populated than mountains, at the same time, in mountainous regions in intermountain basins, a very high population density can be observed (Northern Caucasus).
3. Economic development and development of the territory - in regions with developed industry or agriculture, the population density is higher, which leads to continuous settlement of the territory (European part of Russia, south of Western Siberia), and in economically backward regions (Kalmykia) or in areas of new development ( European North, north of Siberia and the Far East) is characterized by focal settlement around a center of development.
Traditions of the population - for example, the peoples of the Far North need vast territories for hunting and reindeer herding.
5. Fresh water sources play a decisive role in desert regions, when almost the entire population is concentrated in oases (Kalmykia).
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Transport routes - in Russia, in the poorly developed regions of the North, Siberia and the Far East, the population is concentrated along the main transport routes - along rivers or main railways (for example, along the Trans-Siberian Railway).
The uneven distribution of the population leads to an excess of labor resources and an increase in unemployment in some regions (the national republics of the North Caucasus) and a sharp shortage in resource-producing regions (the European North, the north of Western Siberia, Eastern Siberia and the Far East), which makes it difficult to develop the Asian part of the country.
The population of Russia is extremely unevenly distributed over its territory.
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The main patterns of population distribution.
About 70% of the population is concentrated in 7% of the territory, and 15% of the land is completely uninhabited.
90% of the population lives in the northern hemisphere.
Over 50% of the population - up to 200 m above sea level, and up to 45% - up to 500 m above sea level (only in Bolivia, Peru and China (Tibet) does the boundary of human habitation exceed 5000 m)
about 30% - at a distance of no more than 50 km from the sea, and 53% - in a 200-km coastal strip.
80% of the population is concentrated in the Eastern Hemisphere average density: 45 people/km2 per 1/2 land population density less than 5 people/km2 maximum population density: Bangladesh - 1002 people/km2
World population density
The people on the planet are extremely unevenly settled.
Approximately 1/10 of the land is still uninhabited (Antarctica, almost all of Greenland, and so on).
According to other estimates, about half of the land has a density of less than 1 person per square kilometer, for 1/4 the density ranges from 1 to 10 people per 1 square kilometer.
km and only the rest of the land has a density of more than 10 people per 1 square kilometer. On the inhabited part of the Earth (oecumene), the average population density is 32 people per square meter.
80% live in the eastern hemisphere, 90% live in the northern hemisphere, and 60% of the world's population lives in Asia.
Obviously, a group of countries with a very high population density stands out - over 200 people per square kilometer.
It includes such countries as Belgium, the Netherlands, Great Britain, Israel, Lebanon, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the Republic of Korea, Rwanda, El Salvador, etc.
In a number of countries, the density indicator is close to the world average - in Ireland, Iraq, Colombia, Malaysia, Morocco, Tunisia, Mexico, etc.
Some countries have lower density than the world average - in them it is no more than 2 people per 1 km2.
This group includes Mongolia, Libya, Mauritania, Namibia, Guyana, Australia, Greenland, etc.
Causes of uneven settlement
The uneven distribution of the population on the planet is explained by a number of factors.
First, it is the natural environment. For example, it is known that 1/2 of the world's population is concentrated in the lowlands, although they make up less than 30% of the land; 1/3 of people live at a distance of no more than 50 kilometers from the sea (the area of \u200b\u200bthis strip is 12% of the land) - the population is, as it were, shifted to the sea.
This factor has probably been leading throughout human history, but its influence is weakening as socio-economic development progresses. And although vast areas with extreme and unfavorable natural conditions (deserts, tundras, highlands, tropical forests, etc.) are still sparsely populated, natural factors alone cannot explain the expansion of the ecumene ranges and those huge shifts in the distribution of people that have occurred over the past century.
Secondly, the historical factor has a rather strong influence.
This is due to the duration of the process of human settlement on Earth (about 30 - 40 thousand years).
Thirdly, the current demographic situation affects the distribution of the population. Thus, in some countries, the population is increasing very rapidly due to high natural increase.
In addition, within any country or region, no matter how small, the population density is different and varies greatly depending on the level of development of the productive forces.
It follows that the indicators of the average population density give only an approximate idea of the population and economic potential of the country.
This uneven distribution of the population is caused by a number of interrelated factors: natural, historical, demographic and socio-economic.
The population is distributed very unevenly across the globe.
This is due to the influence of a large number of factors that can be divided into three groups.
· Natural. They were decisive in the resettlement of people before the transition of mankind to agriculture and animal husbandry.
Of the most important here, one can single out the absolute height, relief, climate, the presence of water bodies, and natural zonality as a complex factor.
· Socio-economic. These factors are directly related to the development of human civilization and their influence on the distribution of the population increased with the development of productive forces. Despite the fact that human society will never fully acquire independence from nature, at present, it is the factors belonging to this group that are decisive in shaping the system of the Earth's settlement.
These include the development of new territories, the development of natural resources, the construction of various economic facilities, population migration, etc.
· Environmental factors. In fact, they also belong to the socio-economic.
However, starting from the last quarter of the 20th century, their influence increased sharply, which became the basis for their separation into a separate group. The influence of these factors is already determined not only by individual local events (the Chernobyl accident, the Aral Sea problem, etc.), but is increasingly becoming global in nature (the problems of pollution of the World Ocean, the greenhouse effect, ozone holes, etc.).
Historically, most of the population lives in Asia.
Currently, in this part of the world there are more than 3.8 billion people (2003), which is over 60.6% of the population of our planet. Almost equal in population America and Africa (approximately 860 million people each).
people, or 13.7% each, are significantly behind the rest of Australia and Oceania (32 million people, 0.5% of the world's population.
Asia hosts most of the countries with the largest populations.
Among them, according to this indicator, China has long been the leader (1289 million people, 2003), followed by India (1069 million people), the USA (291.5 million people), Indonesia (220.5 million people). pers.). Seven more states have a population of over 100 million people: Brazil (176.5 million people), Pakistan (149.1 million people), Bangladesh (146.7 million people).
people), Russia (144.5 million people), Nigeria (133.8 million people), Japan (127.5 million people) and Mexico (104.9 million people). At the same time, the population of Grenada, Dominica, Tonga, Kiribati, Marshall Islands was only 0.1 million.
Population density in Russia. World population density
The main indicator of population distribution is its density. This figure is growing with the increase in population and is currently on average in the world it is 47 people/km. However, it is significantly differentiated by regions of the world, countries and, in most cases, by different regions of countries, which is determined by the previously named groups of factors. Among parts of the world, the highest population density is in Asia - 109 people / km and Europe - 87 people / km, America - 64 people / km.
Africa and Australia with Oceania are significantly behind them - respectively, 28 people / km and 2.05 people / km. Differences in population density in the context of individual countries are even more pronounced. Small states are usually more densely populated. Monaco (11,583 people/km, 2003) and Singapore (6,785 people/km) stand out among them. From others: Malta - 1245 people / km, Bahrain - 1016 people / km, Republic of Maldives - 999 people / km. In the group of larger countries, Bangladesh is the leader (1019 people/km), significant density in Taiwan - 625 people/km, Republic of Korea - 483 people/km, Belgium - 341 people/km, Japan - 337 people/km, India - 325 people /km.
At the same time, in Western Sahara the density does not exceed 1 person/km, in Suriname, Namibia and Mongolia - 2 person/km, in Canada, Iceland, Australia, Libya, Mauritania and a number of other states - 3 person/km.
In the Republic of Belarus, the density indicator is close to the world average and amounts to 48 persons/km.
Demographic factor
Demographic factors have a great influence on the rational distribution of productive forces. When locating individual enterprises and sectors of the economy, it is necessary to take into account both the demographic situation already existing in a given place and the future situation, as well as the future increase in production itself.
When locating the construction of new economic facilities, it should be borne in mind that the working-age population is declining. Therefore, the task is to save labor resources, use them more rationally, release labor as a result of comprehensive mechanization and automation of production, and better organization of labor.
The current demographic situation is characterized by a large uneven distribution.
Most densely populated areas of the European part of the country: Central, North-Western, North Caucasus. At the same time, the regions of Siberia and the Far East and the North have a very low population density.
Therefore, when building new large-scale industries in the east and north of the country, it is necessary to attract labor resources from the populous European regions of the country to these areas, create a favorable social infrastructure for them in order to secure these personnel in the newly developed areas with extreme conditions.
In connection with the growth of production in the eastern regions of the country and the acute shortage of labor resources in them, especially highly qualified personnel, the tasks are set of all-round intensification of production, accelerating the training of qualified personnel and attracting labor resources from the European regions of the country to new construction sites.
The labor factor is also of great importance in the prospective development of agriculture, where there is a significant shortage of labor resources.
Only the solution of the most important social problems in the countryside, private ownership of land, the convergence of living standards between town and countryside, the comprehensive development of housing construction and other infrastructure sectors will make it possible to secure personnel, especially young people, in the countryside.
An important aspect of personnel policy, which affects the development and location of production, is the factor of wages, especially for the regions of the North, eastern regions, i.e.
e. Labor-deficient areas with extreme conditions, sparsely populated.
Moscow 11 514.30 Central
2 St. Petersburg 8,081.17 North-Western
3 Moscow region 154.19 Central
4 Republic of Ingushetia 96.05 North Caucasian
5 Republic of North Ossetia-Alania 89.11 North Caucasian
6 Republic of Chechnya 84.61 North Caucasian
7 Republic of Kabardino-Balkaria 68.78 North Caucasian
8 Krasnodar Territory 68.76 Southern
9 Republic of Chuvashia 68.39 Privolzhsky
10 Kaliningrad region 62.35 Northwestern
11 Tula region 60.46 Central
12 Samara Region 59.99 Privolzhsky
13 Republic of Dagestan 59.19 North Caucasian
14 Republic of Adygea 57.95 South
15 Belgorod Region 56.56 Central
16 Republic of Tatarstan 55.68 Privolzhsky
17 Vladimir region 49.81 Central
18 Lipetsk Region 48.66 Central
19 Voronezh region 44.58 Central
20 Ivanovo region 44.46 Central
21 Nizhny Novgorod Region 44.26 Privolzhsky
22 Rostov region 42.45 Yuzhny
23 Stavropol Territory 41.90 North Caucasian
24 Chelyabinsk region 39.57 Ural
25 Kursk region 37.80 Central
The world population density map shows the number of inhabitants per square meter of each country. 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:
- 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.
- 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. .
- - 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- - 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.
- . In this state, with an area of 2040 sq. km is home to 1,281,103 inhabitants. Density - 628 people.
- 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
| A country | Density (persons per sq. km) |
| 16,9 | |
| 16,2 | |
| 94,8 | |
| 3,7 | |
| Burkina Faso | 63,4 |
| Burundi | 401,6 |
| Gabon | 67,7 |
| 181,4 | |
| 113,4 | |
| 47,3 | |
| Guinea-Bissau | 46,9 |
| 34,7 | |
| Djibouti | 36,5 |
| 93,7 | |
| 21,5 | |
| West Sahara | 2,2 |
| 33,4 | |
| 130,2 | |
| 51,2 | |
| 80,5 | |
| Comoros | 390,7 |
| 14,2 | |
| 73,6 | |
| 64,3 | |
| Liberia | 38,6 |
| 3,7 | |
| Mauritius | 660,9 |
| 3,6 | |
| 41,6 | |
| Malawi | 156,7 |
| 14,1 | |
| 75,4 | |
| 32,3 | |
| 3,0 | |
| Niger | 14,7 |
| 201,4 | |
In geopolitics there is such a thing as "population density". It determines the demographic and economic potential of a country or a particular region. Of course, this indicator is considered conditional, and its value depends on the area of the analyzed territory.
Definition of the term
In geography, population density is determined by the number of people per unit area (1 square km). The more people live in a city, country, region, the greater this density.
At the same time, this is a purely statistical indicator, which depends on the area of the study area. Thus, the number of people per unit area throughout Russia is much less than in Moscow, and much more than in Siberia, although both of these indicators are taken into account when determining the national density.
And this applies not only to Russia, but to the entire area of the Earth. People are not evenly distributed on it. There are completely uninhabited regions, and there are places where the number of people exceeds 1000 per unit area.
Distribution of the population on the planet
According to statistics, the population density of the world is very uneven. In general, about 40 people per square kilometer live on the planet. At the same time, about 10% of the land is not inhabited at all.
90% of the inhabitants of the earth are concentrated in the Northern Hemisphere and 80% - in the Eastern. Moreover, approximately 60% of all people on earth live in Asian countries.
Therefore, in the Southern and Western Hemispheres, the number of people will be lower than the average figure on the planet.
In the Northern regions of the Earth, the number of people is noticeably decreasing, and there are practically none in Antarctica, except for single research groups. At the same time, the coasts of the seas and large rivers are very densely populated, which was facilitated by various factors of history and ecology.
Thus, we can safely say that the population on Earth has a heterogeneous character, which was influenced by a variety of factors. It is noteworthy that migration processes never stop. This gives the right to assert that the population density of countries is a very dynamic indicator.
Factors that affect the density of the world's population
Scientists argue that the nature of the population of certain territories depends on many factors. Some of them are subject to man, and some he must submit.
First of all, these are climatic conditions. The more favorable weather conditions for human life, the more people will settle in such a territory. Consequently, in tropical countries, places close to water bodies, people settle more often. This also explains why very cold regions are practically undeveloped by man.
Geographic conditions include proximity to fresh water. The larger the river, the larger the population on its banks. Man will not survive in the deserts, because he constantly needs water.
The highlands are also uninhabitable. In such places, there is little oxygen, without which it is also difficult for people to live normally.
Environmental factors determine areas where it is safest to live. For example, the zone around the Chernobyl nuclear power plant is practically deserted, since its territory has a high radiation background.
Economic factors encourage people to flock to places where there is work, and therefore the opportunity to get more money for their work.
Population density indicators in Russia
The large territory of the country guarantees us that Russia's population density is very uneven. Its total figure is close to 9 people per square kilometer. But this is very general information.
Thus, the European part of the country is populated by 75%, although it makes up about 25% of the entire area of the country. Conversely, 25% of people live in 75% of the area of its Asian part.
In large cities, the number of people increases many times, while in the villages there are practically no people left. The closer to the south, the more Russians we will meet per unit area. The only exceptions will be desert regions that are poorly habitable.
The uneven distribution of people across Russia is explained by the presence of different climatic conditions over a large area of the state. It also happened historically that in some regions the resettlement took place more actively than in others. Even today, migration processes further exacerbate the situation with uneven settlement.
european part of Russia
The territory belonging to the European continent in Russia is no more than 25%. But it is here that most of its citizens are concentrated. Together with the Urals, this is 75% of all people living in the country.
This is due to the fact that there are large cultural and economic centers such as Moscow, St. Petersburg, Veliky Novgorod. Thus, it turns out that here the average population density is almost 37 people per unit area.
In the European part of the country, the conditions for life are also more favorable. The climate here is mild. It contributes to the development of agriculture and industry. Like a chain reaction, such features attract more and more people to them. Cultural life and infrastructure are developing. Population density is growing like a snowball. This is especially evident in the dynamics of large cities, where thousands of new residents come every year.
Sparsely populated regions
Regrettably, but most of the territory of Russia has a very low population density. In Russian Asia, on average, it is 2.4 people per square kilometer. This is significantly lower than in the entire country as a whole.
Here is also the most uninhabited area - Chukotka. Here, there are 0.07 people per unit area.
This is explained by the fact that the Far Eastern and Northern regions are practically unsuitable for life. At the same time, there are many minerals here. Around the places of their occurrence, modern people settle. Of the indigenous people, mainly nomadic peoples who have learned to live without agriculture in the usual sense of the word prevail here.
Desert regions are also not very attractive for human migration. Therefore, the population density of Russia is extremely uneven. Today, there are many federal programs that promote resettlement in sparsely populated regions.
One of the most crowded cities in the world
There is also a record city on the map of Russia. It has a very high population density even in comparison with other cities in the world. The top ten most densely populated settlements is closed by the capital - Moscow.
As of the beginning of 2015, the population density in this city was 4858 people per square kilometer. This is a very high population density. And every year it only grows. In addition, the statistics are based on the official registration of residents and people temporarily residing in the capital. But there is still a contingent of illegal migrants, not only from neighboring countries, but also from the hinterland of the country itself. Therefore, it can be argued that the real picture of overpopulation is much higher than the statistics give.
At the same time, the entire Moscow region is also very overpopulated. Together with Moscow, it is 320 people per unit area. This is almost five times more than across the country.
Ways of human settlement
To avoid overcrowding and develop uninhabited areas, there are several programs. The easiest way is to make the desert region attractive for migration. In this case, it is best to use labor migrants.
There have been many times in history when new cities very quickly acquired a high population density.
For this, highly qualified personnel were first attracted, who were offered high salaries and housing benefits. In parallel with this, the infrastructure developed, providing jobs for their relatives. In a few years, in previously deserted regions, a large population density formed.
An example of such a rapid settlement is the city of Pripyat near the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. In a few years, it was filled with people, although before that there were only forests and swamps, unsuitable for life.
Today's holiday, World Population Day, is dedicated to humanity, which not so long ago exceeded the mark of 7 billion. On the occasion of the planet's population continuing to increase every hour, we propose to study the most densely populated cities on Earth.
The main city of Taiwan, which has determined the vector of economic and urban development for communist China since the eighties, surprisingly manages to combine population density with the comfort of its stay. In general, even the city metro is not particularly overloaded here.
The capital of the Philippines, famous for its incredible number of ancient churches and temples, rightfully bears the title of the most populous city in the world for many years. The population density of Manila is more than forty thousand people per square kilometer - an unattainable record. Although, if we take into account the agglomeration, the picture will not be so sad - just over ten thousand per kilometer.
The Indian city is the fourth most populous in the country, but the first in its density. Rightfully considered an educational and cultural center, Calcutta has not escaped all the side effects of overcrowding - massive slums with their half-starved inhabitants.
Also known as Bombay, the most populous city in India, which has passed the demographic mark of one billion people, simply could not help but be one of the global settlements with a record high population density. The figure is five thousand less than in Calcutta, and two times lower than in Manila, which, however, does not make it less impressive and terrifying at the same time.
With a population of just over two million people (this is without taking into account the numerous suburbs, where five times as many people work in the capital), it has become one of the most densely populated cities in the world due to its compact size - only a hundred square kilometers (25 times less than than Moscow Square!). At the same time, it does not cause the effect of overcrowding, unlike the same one dotted with slums.
The eight millionth capital of Egypt is famous for its quarters, more like huge monumental buildings, a city of scavengers and traffic lights that can be counted on the fingers. The first of the city's dubious sights did not appear from a good life - with the constantly high number of internal migrants arriving in the city, Cairo has nowhere to expand.
With a vast agglomeration, in the center of the largest city of Pakistan, so to speak, there is no crowding - more than ten million people live on just over five hundred square kilometers. More of them arrive at the center each morning for work from far-flung neighborhoods.
In terms of population and population density, the largest city in Nigeria is rapidly catching up with the Egyptian capital - having recruited almost five million people in a decade, the important African port has reached the mark of eighteen thousand people per square kilometer. And Lagos is clearly not going to stop there.
China's Shenzhen, which sets records in terms of population growth, has long overtaken other cities of the Celestial Empire, which do not differ in an abundance of free space, in terms of the number of people per unit area. In addition to the traditionally not the best ecological condition in the whole country, Shenzhen, being the main business center of China, was able to avoid the main problems of overpopulation.
The capital of South Korea is filling up with people clearly faster than it has time to grow. With a population density of almost eighteen thousand people per square kilometer, it continues to be one of the most livable cities in the world.
Another Indian city on the list, following the example of its counterparts, is not too bothered to deal with the problems associated with overpopulation. Being the fourth largest in India, Chennai suffers from the usual problems for the region - slums, streets clogged with traffic, problems with communications and sanitary conditions of citizens.
The Colombian capital is always included in the lists of dynamically developing cities in the world - the city government deserves the respect of many international authorities for its efforts and success in solving the problems of the most populous city in South America. Of course, there are also slums formed by new migrants, but Bogota manages its almost eleven million people by far the best in the region.
The largest city in China and the first most populous city in the world could not be left out of this selection. Due to the rather vast territory occupied by Shanghai, it is in one of the last positions, more or less successfully distributing a damn dozen thousand people over its 746 square kilometers. And if we take into account the agglomeration, then the business capital of the Celestial Empire can be considered a city of free spaces.
A small Belarusian mining town may seem like an alien, it is unclear how it got on this list, but the facts speak for themselves - with an area of only ten square kilometers, the town is inhabited by more than one hundred thousand people. Unlike other small settlements, Soligorsk is not expanding, but compacting, sacrificing green spaces.
The area occupied by Lima usually does not take into account the huge slums on the outskirts of the city and the numerous small towns of the agglomeration. The main part of the seven million population of the Peruvian capital is concentrated on six hundred square kilometers of area, which allows the city to take the last place among the fifteen overpopulated settlements of the world.
