They are headed by those that are usually classified as dwarf. Among them is the most populous country in the world, which has been the undisputed leader in this indicator for many years. In the article you can find a list of such powers with a brief description of them.
Monaco
For many years now, Monaco has been the most populous country on the planet. There are 18 thousand people per square kilometer of area. This does not take into account the tourists who come here every year from all over the world. In hectares this will be two hundred, of which 40 are located on the sea and coastal territory. The population here is incredibly diverse; native Monegasques make up only 20% of the total. A total of 120 nationalities were registered who enjoyed living in this small state located on the coast. The form of government is a constitutional monarchy, the prince transfers the title by inheritance.
Singapore
Singapore is not the most populous country and is surely behind the leader, but no one will be able to knock it off from second place on the list. The population density here is more than seven thousand people. per square kilometer. The figure is huge due to the fact that there are more than five million people in an area of 719 km2. Singapore is spread over 63 islands in Southeast Asia. The population here is predominantly made up of ¾ Chinese, 13% Malays and another 9 Indians. They speak among themselves in four official languages, including English. Despite the small area, there are many attractions that are worth seeing for travel lovers. Accommodation is not that expensive, and the standard of living is quite high. Singapore is almost the most populous country in the world, but this did not stop them from pursuing successful economic policies and rising to a new level in terms of security.
Vatican
A country inside the city of Rome, the Vatican is the abode of the Pope - the main religious figure for most Christians. The population density of countries around the world with large territories does not compare with the situation here. On a piece of land of 0.44 km 2, 842 people lived. Almost all of them are men who have sworn to serve God and answer only to the Pope. The official language within the country is Latin; the small territory does not even accommodate the embassies of all countries. Many are forced to request land in Rome from the Italian government. It is worth noting that the entire territory of this dwarf country is rich in cultural heritage. There are museums and various palace complexes that shine with unique architecture. The Vatican has its own education system with two universities - Pope Urban and Thomas Aquinas. Those who wish to devote themselves to spiritual affairs can undergo training for further service to the Lord.
Bahrain
In terms of world population density, Bahrain is only slightly behind the Vatican. This island kingdom accommodates almost one and a half million people on 765 square kilometers and is only slightly behind third place on the list. The country is located in the Persian Gulf, the archipelago is made up of three relatively larger islands and many smaller territories. The main language of the population is Arabic, but English is also used. The type of government in the state is established as an absolute monarchy with a king at its head. The title is a tribute to heritage, and all the main functions of the government are concentrated in the hands of the prime minister. He has 23 cabinet members under his command, and there is also a parliament with two chambers. Tourism is developed among neighboring Arab countries; eight million travelers visit the country every year. This is also facilitated by the Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix, as well as the developed Arab culture, which is based on the religion of Islam.
Malta
The list of the most populous countries in the world is completed by the island state of Malta, which is located in the Mediterranean Sea. Its area is 316 square kilometers, and its population is almost 430 thousand people. It is the smallest country in the European Union with a density of 1432 people per km2. Malta is one of the few countries with an indigenous population (Maltese) of 95%. The main language is Italian, and the country's main problem is the constant influx of illegal immigrants from Africa. For them, this state is a kind of bridge to Europe. Malta has always developed rapidly economically and is governed by a parliamentary republic. Power is shared between the President and the House of Representatives. The cultural heritage is based on connections with the Order of Malta, after which various architectural monuments were left. Tourists also come here to relax by the sea in search of warm weather and the opportunity to forget everyday work.
Features of the population location
The list of five leaders, including the most populous country in Europe and the world at the same time, can be continued further. There are also a number of dwarf countries with a minimal gap from the leaders. It is also worth mentioning that different countries have problems with population density even with large areas. For example, in Canada, most people choose to live a short distance from the southern border. While other areas remain uninhabited, consider them wild. In Bangladesh, the seventh most populous country on the list, people are evenly distributed over the entire area, and there are only five cities with a million or more people. This factor is greatly influenced by geographic location. The economic component also matters. Thus, the most populous country in Africa, Mauritius, became such for the reason that today this state is called the most prosperous in all of Africa. The GDP here is approximately $14 thousand per Mauritian. This is greatly facilitated by the developed tourism industry. The country has 1.3 million people on an area of 2040 square kilometers, which allowed it to gain a foothold in tenth place on the list.
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You might think that the most populous country in the world is China. It is not for nothing that the population of Russia’s eastern neighbor has exceeded a billion and amounted to 1.38 billion people. Surely you think the same. Or maybe this is India?
Everyone knows that China has a big problem of overpopulation, which is why it has territorial conflicts with Russia. And multimillionaire cities are at the top of the list in terms of the number of people living in them. However, few people realize that China is only the 56th most populous country in the world.
139 people live on 1 square kilometer in China.
India has an area three times smaller than China and a population of just over a billion.
India's population density is 357 people per square kilometer, making it the 19th most populous country in the world.
Statistics show that countries with the highest population density are dwarf states consisting of several cities. And the very first place among such countries is occupied by Monaco - a principality with a territory of less than 2 square kilometers. Next come:
- Singapore
- Vatican
- Bahrain
- Malta
- Maldives
Monaco
On the world map, Monaco is located between France and the Mediterranean Sea in the very south of Europe.
Due to the lack of territory, the population density here is very high. For the 36,000 residents of the country and foreigners who visit the tourist pearl annually, there are 1.95 square kilometers - that's less than 200 hectares. Of these, 40 hectares were reclaimed from the sea.
The population density of Monaco is 18,000 people per 1 square kilometer.
Monaco consists of four cities merged with each other: Monte-ville, Monte-Carlo, La Condamine and the industrial center - Fontvieille.
The indigenous population of this country is the Monegasques, they constitute a minority (20%) of the 120 nationalities living here. Next come the Italians, then the French (more than 40% of the population). Other nationalities are represented by 20% of the population. The official language is French. Although there is a local dialect, which is an Italian-French mixture of languages.
According to the form of government, the country is a constitutional monarchy, power here is inherited. The prince rules together with the National Council, which consists exclusively of Monegasques.
The country does not have its own army, but there is a police force, as well as a royal guard of 65 people. In accordance with the agreement between France and Monaco, the former deals with defense issues.
The tiny state prospers at the expense of other states, offshore companies located in the country, and tourism. It is here that the starting stage of the famous Formula 1 race begins, and here is the world-famous Monaco casino, where gamblers flock, in whose countries gambling is prohibited.
Monaco is rich in attractions. Here you can find medieval and modern architecture in combination, and it will look harmonious.
Here are:
Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology, Museum of Old Monaco, Prince's Museum, represented by cars, Museum of Postage Stamps and Coins and other museums.
Among the historical monuments, the following stand out: Fort Antoine, two churches and a chapel, the Palace of Justice and the Prince's Palace.
Fontvey Gardens, the Princess Grace Garden, rose gardens, a zoo and much more.
Also other popular places here are the wax museum of the princely family or the oceanographic museum. The latter was discovered by Jacques-Yves Cousteau.
Since the country does not have its own airport, you can get to Monaco by flight to Nice or Cote d'Azur, and then take a taxi.
The country has introduced speed limits of about 50 km/h. The old town also has pedestrian areas. You can get around the city by bus or taxi. Travel by public transport will cost 1.5 euros.
Singapore
The city-state has an area of 719 square kilometers. It is located on 63 islands in Southeast Asia. It borders the islands of Indonesia and Malaysia.
Population density is 7,607 people per 1 square kilometer.
Its main population is Chinese (74%), Malays (13.4%) and Indians (9%).
There are four official languages:
- English
- Tamil
- Chinese (Mandarin)
- Malay
The most famous attractions are: the Chinese district of Chinatown, the Indian district, the zoo and Gardens by the Bay. You can get to Singapore by plane. Accommodation is possible in a budget hotel, since there are a sufficient number of them here. And you can get to it from the airport by taxi costing from 10 Singapore dollars or take the metro for 2 dollars.
Vatican
The dwarf enclave state on the territory of Rome was founded in 1929. The Vatican is the smallest state in the world, its area is only 0.4 square kilometers, the second after it is Monaco.
Population density is 2,030 people per square kilometer.
The population of the Vatican is 95% male, the total number of people living is 1,100. The official language of the Vatican is Latin. The head of the Vatican, the Pope, represents the Holy See.
On the territory of the Vatican there are palace complexes and museums (Egyptian and Pio Clementino), the residence of the Pope, St. Peter's Cathedral, the Sistine Chapel and other buildings. Since all the embassies in the Vatican do not fit, some of them, including the Italian one, are located in Italy, in the eastern part of Rome. The University of Pope Urban, the University of Thomas Aquinas and other educational institutions of the Vatican are also located there.
If you do not take into account the dwarf city-states, then the most populous country can be called Bangladesh. Next come:
- Taiwan,
- South Korea,
- Netherlands,
- Lebanon,
- India.
Mongolia can be called the most sparsely populated country in the world. There are only 2 people per 1 square kilometer.
Bangladesh
The area of Bangladesh is 144,000 square kilometers.
The population density is 1,099 people per square kilometer.
The state is located in South Asia. The total number of people living in the country is 142 million. Bangladesh was formed in 1970. Borders with India and Myanmar. The official languages in the country are English and Bengali.
The rich fauna and flora are the main attraction of this country. 150 species of reptiles, 250 mammals and 750 birds.
Among the country's attractions are:
Sundarbans National Park, Madhupur and other reserves,
architectural structures: Ahsan-Manzil Palace, Dhakeshwari Temple, mausoleums and mosques.
There is also a replica of the famous Taj Mahal in Bangladesh.
You can get to Bangladesh by plane with a transfer, since there are no direct transfers from Russia.
Taiwan
The Republic of China is not yet recognized by everyone; it is officially considered a province of China. The country's area is 36,178 square kilometers with a population of 23 million people.
The population density is 622 people per square kilometer.
The official language is Beijing Chinese. 20% of the country's territory is under state protection: nature reserves, reserves and much more. 400 species of butterflies, more than 3,000 species of fish, a large number of mammals and other animals attract tourists. There is also the opportunity to relax in the mountains.
You can get to Taiwan via Hong Kong to Kaohsiung International Airport. Rail travel is especially popular within the country.
10
- Density: 635.19 people/km 2
- Square: 2040 km 2
- Population: 1,295,789 people
- Motto:"Star and Key of the Indian Ocean"
- Form of government: Parliamentary republic
- Capital: Port Louis
Island state in East Africa. Located in the southwestern Indian Ocean, approximately 900 km east of Madagascar. The republic includes the islands of Mauritius (the largest, 1865 km 2) and Rodrigues (104 km 2), which are part of the Mascarene Islands archipelago, as well as the Cargados-Carajos archipelago, the Agalega Islands and many small islets. The capital is the city of Port Louis, located on the island of Mauritius.
Mauritius's economy is based on sugar production (sugar cane is grown on approximately 90% of cultivated farmland), tourism and the textile industry, making it the third country in terms of living standards in Africa (after Libya and Seychelles) and 7th in terms of GDP per capita (after Equatorial Guinea). Guinea, Libya, Seychelles, Gabon, Botswana and Tunisia). Recently, offshore and banking business has been developing, as well as the extraction and processing of seafood and fish. It ranks 5th in terms of competitiveness in Africa (after South Africa, Libya, Botswana and Gabon).
Mauritius has an armed force of about 20 thousand people, which are used to eliminate the consequences of natural disasters (typhoons), and are a kind of analogue of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, there are police, police special forces and a maritime patrol service.
9
- Density: 648 people/km 2
- Square: 35,980 km 2
- Population: 23,299,716 people
- Form of government: mixed republic
- Capital: Taipei
A partially recognized state in East Asia, which formerly had a one-party system, broad diplomatic recognition and control over all of China, has now become a democratic state with limited diplomatic recognition and control only of Taiwan and surrounding islands. She is one of the founders of the UN and previously served on the UN Security Council (in 1971, the seat of the Republic of China in the UN was transferred to the People's Republic of China). The Republic of China is recognized by 22 UN member states, but in fact maintains relations with most countries of the world through its representative offices.
8
- Density: 660 people/km 2
- Square: 439 km 2
- Population: 277,821 people
- Motto:"Pride and Industry"
- Form of government: an independent state within the Commonwealth led by Great Britain
- Capital: Bridgetown
A state in the West Indies on the island of the same name in the Lesser Antilles group, in the eastern Caribbean Sea. Located relatively close to the South American continent, 434.5 km northeast of Venezuela.
Barbados is one of the leading developing countries in terms of living standards and literacy of the population according to the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), being in fourth place. Education is built on the British model. Expenditures on it amount to about 20% of the country's annual budget. The literacy rate is close to 100%.
The country has well-developed tourism (suitable climate, developed transport infrastructure), and the sugar industry. Information technology and the financial services sector are new directions of economic development.
Barbados is more influenced by English culture than other West Indian islands. A great example of this is the national sport of cricket.
7
- Density: 1154.7 people/km 2
- Square: 147,570 km 2
- Population: 168,957,745 people
- Form of government: Unitary republic
- Capital: Dhaka
Bangladesh is an agrarian-industrial country with a dynamically developing economy. It is distinguished by significant ethnocultural diversity and has a rich culture that has absorbed elements of various traditions of the region.
This is one of the poorest countries in Asia. 63% of the working population is employed in agriculture. The humid tropical climate allows farming all year round, although droughts occur in the west of the country. Residents grow rice, jute, tea (in the northeast), wheat, sugar cane, potatoes, tobacco, legumes, sunflowers, spices, and fruits (including mangoes). The population periodically suffers from hunger due to floods that destroy rice crops. The country also breeds cattle (bulls and buffaloes), poultry, and fish and seafood are caught in rivers and the Bay of Bengal (the main fishing port is Chittagong). Fish, along with rice, is the main element of the diet of the country's inhabitants. The country is producing natural gas. The main industries: cotton, jute, clothing, tea, paper, cement, chemical (fertilizer production), sugar, textile engineering.
6
- Square: 300 km 2
- Population: 341,256 people
- Density: 1,359 people/km 2
- Form of government: Presidential republic
- Capital: Male
The Republic of Maldives is a South Asian country and is located on a group of atolls consisting of 1,192 coral islets in the Indian Ocean south of India.
The islands do not rise much above sea level: the highest point of the archipelago is on the southern Addu (Sienu) atoll - 2.4 m. Due to this, the Maldives is known as the lowest located state.
The total area is 90 thousand km², the land area is 298 km 2. The capital Male, the only city and port of the archipelago, is located on the atoll of the same name.
As for tourism, it is worth noting that all the main beauties of the Maldives are located below sea level, but there are no special attractions on land. There is an unremarkable capital, Male, many similar uninhabited islands where people like to have picnics, as well as a kind of “action” - a fishing excursion. Perhaps the only notable overwater excursion is the “Photo Flight”, a seaplane flight over the islands. Other popular excursions are a yacht cruise or a submarine dive. The most common way of spending time among tourists in the Maldives is diving, since there are coral reefs near every island. Also popular are windsurfing, catamaran sailing, water skiing, snorkelling, beach volleyball, tennis, billiards, squash and darts.
5
- Density: 1432 people/km 2
- Square: 316 km 2
- Population: 429,344 people
- Motto:"Valor and constancy"
- Form of government: Parliamentary republic, democracy
- Capital: Valletta
The Republic of Malta is an island state in the Mediterranean Sea. The name comes from the ancient Phoenician malat (“harbour”, “shelter”).
In 1964, Malta gained independence from Great Britain, and in 1974 a republic was proclaimed, but until 1979, when the last British naval base in Malta was liquidated, the British Queen was still considered the head of state.
The territory of Malta is represented by the Maltese archipelago, consisting mainly of the islands of Malta and Gozo. It also includes the uninhabited islands of St. Paul and Filfla, the sparsely inhabited island of Comino, and tiny Cominotto and Filfoletta. Malta is 27 km long and 15 km wide (less than the diameter of the Moscow Ring Road). Gozo is half the size, and Comino is only 2 km long. Malta is the only country in Europe that does not have permanent rivers or natural lakes.
4
- Density: 1626 people/km 2
- Square: 765 km 2
- Population: 1,343,000 people
- Form of government: dualistic monarchy
- Capital: Manama
An island state on the archipelago of the same name in the Persian Gulf in South-West Asia, the smallest Arab state. Bahrain occupies three relatively large and many small islands 16 km east of the coast of Saudi Arabia and is connected to this country by a road bridge.
The kingdom hosts the main operational base of the US Fifth Fleet in Juffair, near Manama.
Before the discovery of oil fields in 1932, the industry of Bahrain's economy was pearl fishing (which still remains one of the main ones). Oil production and refining used to account for 60% of GDP, now it is 30%. Deposits of Bahraini “black gold” are depleting. Despite this, in 2015 the country produced 18.462 million barrels of oil, which is 3.7% higher than in 2014. The country also produces and processes natural gas, the reserves of which are significant. Offshore banking business has been developed.
3
- Density: 1900 people/km 2
- Square: 0.44 km 2
- Population: 842 people
- Form of government: absolute theocratic monarchy
- Capital:
And, undoubtedly, the title of the smallest state in the world belongs to the Vatican. Vatican City is a dwarf enclave state (the smallest officially recognized state in the world) within the territory of Rome, associated with Italy. The Vatican's status in international law is an auxiliary sovereign territory of the Holy See, the seat of the highest spiritual leadership of the Roman Catholic Church.
Diplomatic missions of foreign countries are accredited to the Holy See, not to the Vatican City State. Foreign embassies and missions accredited to the Holy See, due to the small territory of the Vatican, are located in Rome (including the Italian embassy, which is thus located in its own capital.
In antiquity, the territory of the Vatican (lat. ager vaticanus) was not inhabited, since in Ancient Rome this place was considered holy. Emperor Claudius held circus games at this place. In 326, after the advent of Christianity, the Basilica of Constantine was erected over the supposed tomb of St. Peter, and from then on the site began to be inhabited.
The Vatican is a theocratic state ruled by the Holy See. The sovereign of the Holy See, in whose hands the absolute legislative, executive and judicial powers are concentrated, is the Pope, elected by the cardinals for a life term. After the death or abdication of the Pope and during the conclave until the enthronement of the new Pope, his duties (with significant restrictions) are performed by the Camerlengo.
The Vatican has a non-profit planned economy. Sources of income are primarily donations from Catholics around the world. Part of the funds comes from tourism (sale of postage stamps, Vatican euro coins, souvenirs, fees for visiting museums). The majority of the workforce (museum staff, gardeners, janitors, etc.) are Italian citizens.
The Vatican budget is US$310 million.
The Vatican has its own bank, better known as the Institute of Religious Affairs.
2
- Density: 7,437 people/km 2
- Square: 719.1 km 2
- Population: 5,312,400 people
- Motto:"Go Singapore"
- Form of government: parliamentary republic
- Capital:
Singapore is a city-state located on islands in Southeast Asia, separated from the southern tip of the Malacca Peninsula by the narrow Strait of Johor. It borders the Sultanate of Johor, part of Malaysia, and the Riau Islands, part of Indonesia.
The name Singapore comes from the Malay singa (lion), borrowed from the Sanskrit sinha (lion), and the Sanskrit pura (city).
The area of Singapore is gradually increasing thanks to the reclamation program that has been in place since the 1960s. Currently, the state of Singapore consists of 63 islands. The largest of them are Singapore (main island), Ubin, Tekong Besar, Brani, Sentosa, Semakau and Sudong. The highest point is Bukit Timah Hill (163.3 m).
Singapore maintains diplomatic relations with 186 countries, although many of them do not have embassies. It is a member of the UN, the British Commonwealth, ASEAN and the Non-Aligned Movement.
Singapore is characterized by a favorable investment climate, a highly competitive environment, leading rankings of economic freedom, a highly educated and disciplined population, and a greatly increased level of well-being. But here, unfortunately, there is also a dependence on imported supplies of almost all food, water and energy.
1
- Density: 18,679 people/km 2
- Square: 2.02 km 2
- Population: 30,508 people
- Motto:"God willing"
- Form of government: dualistic constitutional monarchy
- Capital:
A dwarf state associated with France, located in southern Europe on the coast of the Ligurian Sea near the French Cote d'Azur, 20 km northeast of Nice; on land it borders with France. It is one of the smallest and most densely populated countries in the world. The Principality is widely known for its casino in Monte Carlo and the stage of the Formula 1 championship held here - the Monaco Grand Prix. The length of the coastline is 4.1 km, the length of land borders is 4.4 km. Over the past 20 years, the country's territory has increased by almost 40 hectares due to the drainage of marine areas.
The first people built their settlements on the territory of Monaco in the 10th century BC. e., they were Phoenicians. Much later the Greeks and Monoiki joined.
The history of modern Monaco begins in 1215 with the founding of a colony of the Genoese Republic on the territory of the principality and the construction of a fortress.
As of 2014, the population of Monaco is 37,800 people, but it is worth noting that most of the full citizens of the state are Monegasques. They are exempt from taxes and have the right to settle in the area of the old city.
The economy of Monaco is developing mainly due to tourism, gambling, the construction of new residences, as well as due to media coverage of the life of the princely family.
The world's population today is huge, more than 7.5 billion people, and continues to grow steadily. However, more than half of it is in Asia, where more than 60 percent of the world's population lives and is experiencing massive growth. It is not surprising that the most densely populated countries are located mainly here.
The rate at which the human population has been growing recently is enormous, despite the observation of researchers that since 1990, global growth has decreased somewhat, and now the process is not proceeding at the same pace as, for example, in the 60s of the last century .
But nevertheless, the scope is significant, and as an example it is worth mentioning the following. The human population reached its first billion around 1820. The two billion figure was surpassed in 1927. The third billionth child was born in 1960.
Four billion people lived on the planet in 1974, and by July 1974 there were five billion people. The sixth billion appeared by October 1999, and the seventh on October 31, 2011. At this rate, we won’t have to wait long for overpopulation, and now in many countries it is being felt in full, creating a problem with basic resources, with the most necessary things for everyone, with the environment. It is worth noting the most densely populated countries, most of which are faced with problems of overpopulation every day.
Brazil – fifth place
Brazil's population is 193,946,886 people, and she ranks fifth in the world rankings. The greatest population growth here occurred in the 2000s, and since 2011 the birth rate began to decline, and the situation became more controllable. The country is experiencing an energy crisis, which it has been fighting more or less successfully in recent years. This country belongs to Latin America, it is characterized by a developing economy, and TV series, football and those same carnivals bring it fame.
Indonesia - fourth place
This country is located on an island that is not at all large in size, and it is extremely surprising how it fits 237 641 326 people of the local population. The overcrowding of local streets, cities, and transport is quite appropriate. Population growth continues and this remains a major challenge for the economy and all walks of life.
USA – third place
The third most populous country is the United States, with 314,540,000 people. Despite a developed economy and a fairly high standard of living, large population growth over the past ten years has forced the country's authorities to think about the need for birth control. Perhaps measures will be taken in this regard in the near future.
India - second place
One of the most densely populated countries on the planet is India with its 1,210,193,422 inhabitants. The growth rate here has only increased in recent years, which causes serious concern for the state of affairs in this already poor country. Despite the fact that the state has a very significant territory, overpopulation affects many factors of life here and has a strong impact on the environment. And a large percentage of people have to live in difficult conditions, below the poverty line. In remote areas, the caste system still thrives, which simply does not give people the opportunity to improve their situation.
The state has taken and is taking measures to reduce the birth rate, especially among the poor, but no amount of propaganda helps. Indians tend to have many children - this is another local tradition that is not easy to fight.
The most populous country in the world
The most populous country in the world is China. The leader in population is China, where 1 347 350 000 . And this country is leading in one more indicator. It was here that they found a way to turn overpopulation into a positive direction and get profit and opportunities for prosperity from it. Many problems associated with the residence of a huge number of people have already been solved here, and their energy has been directed into a creative direction for the benefit of the country. This is why China has been able to become an industrial giant, producing goods that are purchased all over the world due to its low prices.
China has become a kind of global factory, producing food, electronic goods, clothing, shoes and much more - in fact, everything that a person can demand.
These are the five countries with the largest populations. Russia ranks only ninth on this list, and the problems of overpopulation are not so obvious here due to the vast territory and small growth rates. Rather, on the contrary, many territories can be considered sparsely populated due to the low density of people living. How long will this last? If we keep in mind global growth rates, then most likely not. Only time will be able to show whether such problems will arise in Russia, and whether there will be ways to solve them on a global scale.
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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 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 crop growing;
- birth rate;
- economic and industrial development.
Man has always often changed his habitat in order to find better living conditions. Due to the lack of many benefits (transport accessibility, 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 of the 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:
| A 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. The 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:
| A 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:
| A 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:
| A 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:
| A 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 of the country. 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. The stock exchange is located in Kolkata. 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 many 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. There are a large number of businesses.
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. It attracts many foreign companies due to the price of 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 increases. 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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