Population aging is expected to accelerate between 2010 and 2030, as more people live to age 65. The total population in nigeria was estimated at 200. In english only, for now adolescent fertility rate births per 1,000 women ages 1519. Would you like to use this article in your publication or on your website. The eastern half of south africa is based on an urban economy and the people work in the mining industry. Top 10 contributors to population increase in africa 19802015 6 figure 3.
Close to coasts and lakes the population is very dense. Much of africas population is distributed close to water sources. At the same time it deals with overexploitation and its associated costs, degradation, and loss of the resource. It is, however, not to suggest that population distribution on the earth surface is determined by physical factors alone, for within the broad framework of physical attractions and constraints, cultural factors strongly influence the way mankind is distributed over the earth hornby and jones, 1980. It uses africa as an example and gets the students to look at the wide variety of climates across africa and why the population distribution is so uneven. Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office at. The north and south of the african continent is far more sparsely populated with countries such as niger having very few people per square. The distribution of the earths population across the globe is uneven. By 2100, africa will contribute 82% of total growth. Factors influencing population distribution and density in southern africa. Regional distribution of rivers and streams in africa. Here are some facts and figures about the population distribution in kenya. Data based on the latest united nations population division estimates. Africa is the second largest continent based on population as well as area.
The earth contains many different environments with only few parts suitable for human habitation. In africa, where poverty is a common phenomenon, 14 countries are currently experiencing water stress their people receive the total equivalent of pdf and image format, mostly produced by the uss central intelligence agency. Concerns over spatial distribution of the population have great importance in the spatial planning at national, regional and district levels. Around 70% of the earths surface is covered in water, leaving only 30% as land. Chapter 7 marine and coastal resources at a glance this chapter focuses on the contribution by the marine sector to the national economy and the livelihoods of south africans. I regional distribution of rivers and streams in africa i. Factors influencing population distribution and density in. Africas demographic trends reveal a growing aging population and unprecedented growth of the youth population. Population distribution population distribution shows the spatial spread of people within the area available. Urban and rural population of african countries 19802050 7 figure 4. Growth rate, median age, fertility rate, area, density, population density, urbanization, urban population, share of world population. This lesson introduces the concept of population distribution and the factors that influence it. Strategic planning of the location of development investments in ways that will prevent or reduce excessive concentration of population and productive activities in large primary cities is becoming. The continent has an average population density of 94 persons per square mile.
Today this number has increased to 48 cities, of which cairo and lagos are the largest with more than ten million inhabitants each. The yearly population growth rate for subsaharan africa reached its peak of 2. However, the population density ranges across the 52 countries with mauritius having the highest. North africa mena region, where rapid population growth is coupled with an arid climate population action int. Since independence in 1961, tanzania has conducted four national population censuses. The population in the region is rising rapidly, presenting governments with both opportunities and challenges. The eastern cape province has the second largest population with 5. This website and its content is subject to our terms and conditions. Countries in the world by population 2020 this list includes both countries and dependent territories. Population distribution, settlement patterns and accessibility across africa in 2010 article pdf available in plos one 72. Internal migration, urbanization, and population distribution.
However, the region is facing serious environmental challenges such as land degradation, deforestation and water stress in specific areas. This page provides the latest reported value for nigeria population plus previous releases, historical high and low, shortterm forecast and. They provide a quick overview of the general characteristics of a distribution as well as indications of areas of high or low density e. Orlando, florida, the city government has entered into partnership with the. The population of africa has grown rapidly over the past century and consequently shows a large youth bulge, further reinforced by a low life expectancy of below 50 years in some african countries. Africa is the secondlargest and second most populous continent on earth with an estimated population in 2016 of 1. Population distribution refers to the way people are spread out on the land. In 2007, there are 807 million inhabitants in subsaharan africa which represents 84% of the african continents population. Africas population density distribution by celine white. Percentage of land surface concentrating 90% of population. Total population as of 2017 is estimated at more than 1. Population density distribution is basically how many people live where in an area. Population growth in africa for the period 19802065 5 figure 2. In egypt and sudan, population is largely concentrated along the course of the river nile, while in the upstream countries it follows the pattern of rainfall distribution.
Population distribution and economic development in africa. Opportunities and challenges of the growing nile population. Approximately 9 million people live in the province and they are zuluspeakers. This measure emphasizes provinces of highly focal population distribution in dark and those where the population is more dispersed in white. The migration of refugees within countries and between countries is. In 2018, the total population of nigeria amounted to approximately 195. List of countries or dependencies in africa ranked by population, from the most populated.
Shiklomanov encyclopedia of life support systems eolss faults extending from west asia across the red sea and the eastern part of africa intersects the eastern margin of the continent for a distance of more than 6000 km the. Or sometime population distribution can be described as being even or uneven, scattered or concentrated in a particular places. Africas migration system is identified as dynamic and complex. In this chapter, we triangulate theoretical and empirical literature to present an overview of topical dimensions of migration in ssa, the methodological challenges in the study of migration in the region and the policy options for maximizing the benefits of migration for regional development. Measures for characterizing settlement patterns, population distribution and accessibility in africa at administrative level 1. Chapter 2 spatial distribution and density of population. Issues and policies countries in subsaharan africa continue to lag behind other developing countries in the demographic transition from a regime of high mortality and fertility to a regime in which. Kwazulunatal has the largest share of population in the coastal areas. Examples include mountains, rivers, plateaus, valleys, plains, etc.
A population density map of africa uses different colors to show the distribution of people across the continent. Population distribution in africa the total area of africa is 30. This chapter describes the major characteristics, trends, and differentials, as well as the determinants of internal migration, urbanization, and population distribution, in subsaharan africa by using available data and estimates for at least the last two decades 19701980 and 19801990 and projections for 19902000 and into the twenty. Figures on the population distribution in kenya are not very reliable. The largest city and capital is windhoek, with a population of about 268,000. Midyear population estimates for south africa by population group and sex, 2019 population group male female total number % distribution of males number % distribution of females number % distribution of total black african 23 124 782 80,7 24 318 477 80,8 47 443 259 80,7 coloured 2 5 221 8,8 2 663 530 8,8 5 176 750 8,8. For more information on the kenyan people, see my general introduction. Noneconomic quality of life and population density in. Population density is the number of people living in a given area people per sq km. Population density number of people in an area size of area population distributions are often shown by means of a dot map, were each dot represents a given number of people. The only sovereign country that is less densely populated is mongolia with 2 people per square kilometers. Looking back, in the year of 1960, nigeria had a population of 45. Population distribution in africa in 1990 there were only 24 cities in africa with more than one million inhabitants.
The population of lagos urban area, according to the lagos state government is 17. Chapter 2 spatial distribution and density of population 2. Several regions show a highly focal population distribution, with 90% of the population concentrated in less than 10% of the land surface, such as in south africa, namibia, and along the north and east coasts fig. Click on the name of the country or dependency for current estimates live population clock, historical data, and projected figures. Rapid population growth is stressing resources in some areas of africa. This statistic shows the total population of nigeria from 2014 to 2024. Population distribution is the pattern where people live. Nigeria population 19602019 data 20202022 forecast.
Africas population density distribution what is it. Thus, apart from physical factors, numerous social. Lagos is the most populous city in nigeria, the second fastestgrowing city in africa and the seventh in the world. African population page 3 national geographic giant maps climate. The total population is estimated by various sources between about 30 and 37 million. The most populous african country is nigeria with 191 million inhabitants. Population dynamics, climate change, and sustainable.
A fantastic lesson for a unit of work on africa, on population or on development. Population distribution is uneven since some areas are densely settled while others are not. Population growth brings economic prosperity to the coast, but diminishes the natural features of the coastal environment. The current population of africa is 1,335,710,845 as of sunday, may 10, 2020, based on the latest united nations estimates africa population is equivalent to 16. Have students discuss why people live where they do in africa, and choose one. Most demographic studies of africa ignore problems arising from the spatial distribution of population and public allocation of investment. Southern africa regional assessment vii executive summary southern africa is one of the most well endowed regions in the continent in terms of mineral and natural resources. Namibia is one of the least densely populated countries in the world with just 3. Northern cape remains the province with the smallest population, with approximately 1.