Prospects for Global Population Change (AQA A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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UN projected global population by 2100
UN projected global population by 2100
10.9 billion
Peak global population growth rate (late 1960s)
Peak global population growth rate (late 1960s)
2.09% per year
Current global population growth rate
Current global population growth rate
Around 1%
Two main drivers of world population growth
Two main drivers of world population growth
Fertility rates and life expectancy
Replacement fertility rate threshold
Replacement fertility rate threshold
Approximately 2.1 children per woman
Main driver of recent population growth
Main driver of recent population growth
Rising life expectancy
Region with most rapid future population increases
Region with most rapid future population increases
Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa's share of global growth 2020-2050
Sub-Saharan Africa's share of global growth 2020-2050
More than half
Key education factor reducing fertility rates
Key education factor reducing fertility rates
Female education
Year India projected to surpass China in population
Year India projected to surpass China in population
2027