Global Population Density Overview
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 Russia
Between 2015-2021, the population density in Russia was highest in the years 2017, 2018, and 2019. The Population density reached 8.79 people per square kilometer in 2021. Between 2015 to 2021, the population density of Russia decreased by 0.11%. On a year-on-year basis, the population density decreased by 0.15% in 2021.
Population Highlights of Russia
The population of Russia in 2021 reached 143.9 million people. Between 2015–2021, the population of Russia has been steadily declining at a negative growth rate of 0.1%. Furthermore, the population of Russia in 2022 is expected to further decline, mainly attributable to unemployment, COVID-19, and brain drain. The birth rate also reported a steady decline which may be attributed to a declining trend in Russia’s population.
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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