World Population Growth (Grade 10 NSC Matric Geography): Flashcards
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Demographer
Demographer
Person who studies populations
Year population growth began accelerating
Year population growth began accelerating
Around 1800
Population explosion
Population explosion
Rapid increase in world population from mid-20th century
Year population explosion started
Year population explosion started
Around 1960
World population 1960 to 2010
World population 1960 to 2010
Grew from 3 billion to 6.8 billion people
Countries driving most population growth
Countries driving most population growth
Less developed countries
Asia's population share in 2025 (projected)
Asia's population share in 2025 (projected)
57%
Africa's pop. share: 1950 vs 2025
Africa's pop. share: 1950 vs 2025
8.6% to 18.4% (more than doubled)
More developed countries' share in 2025 (projected)
More developed countries' share in 2025 (projected)
15.8%
Projected world population by 2025
Projected world population by 2025
8 billion people