Patterns of Urbanisation since 1945 (AQA A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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Definition of urbanisation
Definition of urbanisation
Increasing proportion of population living in towns and cities
Urban population growth: 1950 to 2014
Urban population growth: 1950 to 2014
746 million to 3.9 billion
Global urban %: 1976 vs 2050 projected
Global urban %: 1976 vs 2050 projected
38% (1976) to 66% (2050)
Most urbanised region in 2018
Most urbanised region in 2018
Northern America (82%)
Least urbanised region in 2018
Least urbanised region in 2018
Africa (43%)
Continents with 90% of urban growth 2018-2050
Continents with 90% of urban growth 2018-2050
Asia and Africa
3 countries with 35% of urban growth 2018-2050
3 countries with 35% of urban growth 2018-2050
India, China, Nigeria
India's urban growth projection 2018-2050 (million)
India's urban growth projection 2018-2050 (million)
404 million urban dwellers
% of India's future cities yet to be built
% of India's future cities yet to be built
70%
4 causes of urban population decline
4 causes of urban population decline
Economic contraction, low fertility, emigration, disasters