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Population Density By Country

Population Density By Country

A Look at Global Population Density

The earth is a vast and assorted space, and its nearly 7.9 billion inhabitants are scattered unevenly across its diverse terrains. Population density, measured as the number of people per square kilometer, varies greatly from one region to another. This disparity is starkly evident when we observe some countries, smaller in size, teeming with inhabitants, as opposed to larger nations boasting vast, lesser-populated territories.

  • Monaco, a tiny city-state located on the northern edge of the Mediterranean Sea, ranks first in population density, cramming its populace into a compact 2.02 square kilometers of land area with a whopping density of 24,361 persons per square kilometer.
  • The micro-states of Europe and small nations and territories in Asia, including Macau, Singapore, and Hong Kong, continue this trend of enormous population density due to their relatively small land areas.
  • Despite being the ninth most densely populated country globally, Bangladesh, with a population density of 1,329km², is the first country on our list with a larger land area.
  • Contrary to common perception, highly populous countries like China and India are not the most densely populated. India positions 25th with a density of 481km², while China ranks 80th at 149km².
  • Despite housing large populations, major nations like the United States, Canada, and Australia rank low in population density due to their expansive land areas. Australia, despite being the sixth-largest country globally by total area, only has a population density of 3km², ranking it at 220.

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