Global Population Density Outline
With a population density of 19,737 per square kilometer, Macao was China's most densely populated country in 2020. Monaco ranks second in population density, with 19,361 people per square kilometer. China and Monaco were the only countries with a population density of over 10,000 people per square kilometer. Singapore ranks third in population density, with 8,019 people per square kilometer in 2020. Following Singapore are Hong Kong and Gibraltar, with population densities of 7,126 and 3,369 per square kilometer, respectively. China, Monaco, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Gibraltar make up the five most densely populated countries in the world.
Population Density Overview of Canada
Between 2015-2021, the population density in Canada was the highest in the year 2021. Between 2015 to 2021, the population density of Canada grew by 7.28%. On a year-on-year basis, the population density increased by 0.70% in 2021. The Population density reached 4.27 people per square kilometer in 2021.
Population of Canada
The population of Canada increased at an average annual rate of 1.0% during 2000-2010, from 30.7 million in 2000 to 34.0 million in 2010. Between 2011–2020 the population increased at an average of 1.1% to 38 million. According to Statistics Canada, the country’s population growth has been the highest among the G7 countries in recent years due to migration.
Population Density Highlights of the Metropolitan Area of Canada in 2021
Toronto was the most populous place in Canada in 2021, with a population of around 6.57 million people. Ontario, located in east-central Canada, is the most populous province and the second-largest by total area in the country. Nunavut, located in the northern region of Canada, is the largest territory that has the lowest population density.
Factors Affecting the Population Density of a Country
There are multiple physical factors including the terrain, climate, water supply, and soil that can affect the growth of population density of an individual country. Female infertility rates, Birth rates, healthcare facilities, increasing urbanization, immigration & emigration rates, education, and other social & cultural aspects are the secondary factors that affect the distribution and density of the population.
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