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 Japan
Between 2015-2021, the population density in Japan was the highest in the year 2015. Between 2015 to 2021, the population density of Japan reported a negative growth of 1.55%. On a year-on-year basis, the population density reported a negative growth of 0.81% in 2021. The Population density reached 343.26 people per square kilometer in 2021.
Population Highlights of Japan in 2021
Between 2015-2021, Japan reported negative YoY growth in its population in 2021, reaching 125.1 million people. Japan reported the highest population in 2008 and its population has been constantly declining since then. Japan has been experiencing a steady decline in its birth and fertility rates for the past few decades. The high cost of education and a highly developed society have contributed to the low birth rate. The population of Japan since the 1960s to today has grown at a very slow pace.
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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