World Population 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyPopulation change and migrationASAll boards Created by: Alice AutonCreated on: 25-04-13 21:52 World Population Total population globally is 7.1 billion China has the greatest population with 1295 million people ! Second is India Smallest is Holy Sea Population growth is more rapid in LEDC's Population growth in MEDC's is slowly declining 1 of 4 Population Distribution In 2003 Europe and North America made up 17% of global population. In 2050 this is expected to be 12% Fertility in LEDCs will decrease and in MEDCs it will increase 2 of 4 Ageing Populations European countries, Canada, USA & Japan are ageing like never before. By 2050 10% rise in over 60s will occur in these countries and there will be a drop in economically active. Only 12% of the UK population is 10years or under, in 1821 it was 27%. By 2020 over half the UK population will be 50. 3 of 4 Youthful Populations In Africa, Latin America, Middle East & South East Asia 90% of the worlds under 15s live here and they have the highest birth rates. In 2050 these countries will not be able to provide employment or further education for all who seek it. 4 of 4
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