Global Population Density Overview
Population density is defined as the number of persons per square kilometer of land area.
With a population density of 19,737 people per square kilometer, Macao in China was the most densely inhabited country in the world in 2020. Monaco ranked second in terms of population density with 19,361 people per square kilometer. China and Monaco were the only two countries globally that had a population density of more than 10,000 people per square kilometer. Singapore was rated third in terms of population density with 8,019 people per square kilometer in 2020. Singapore is followed by Hong Kong and Gibraltar, with a population density of 7,126 and 3,369 people per square kilometer. China, Monaco, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Gibraltar form the top five most densely populated countries in the world.
The Population Density in Australia
Between 2015-2021, the population density in Australia was highest in the year 2021. The Population density reached 3.35 people per square kilometers in 2021. Between 2015 to 2021, the population density of Australia grew by 8.06%. On a year-on-year basis, the population density increased by 0.29% in 2021.
Most Populated Capital Territories of Australia in 2021
Areas that have witnessed the highest growth rate include Rokeby at 4.5%, Brighton - Pontville at 4.1%, and Longford with 3.6% growth as of June 2021. Canberra had the highest population density, at 445.89 people per square kilometer, followed by Victoria, New South Wales, and Tasmania.
Factors Affecting the Population Density of a Country
Population growth of a country depends on multiple physical factors including the terrain, climate, water supply, and soil. Birth rates, death rates, healthcare facilities, increasing urbanization, immigration & emigration rates, education, and other social & cultural aspects strongly affect the distribution and density of the population of any country.
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