Future Population-Environment Relationships (AQA A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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Africa's annual population growth rate
Africa's annual population growth rate
2.5% - highest globally
Number of Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
Number of Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
47 countries
Number of LDCs located in Africa
Number of LDCs located in Africa
33 out of 47 total LDCs
Countries accounting for >50% population growth by 2050
Countries accounting for >50% population growth by 2050
Nine countries
World's most populous country by 2050 (forecast)
World's most populous country by 2050 (forecast)
India
Demographic dividend definition
Demographic dividend definition
Economic growth from larger working-age vs non-working-age share
Projected water shortfall between demand & supply by 2040
Projected water shortfall between demand & supply by 2040
40%
Percentage of water used for irrigation
Percentage of water used for irrigation
70%
Expected increase in global energy demand by 2035
Expected increase in global energy demand by 2035
35%
Circular economy approach
Circular economy approach
Keeping resources in use long-term, recovering end-of-life value