2. World Population Distribution and density

3. Distribution and Density Population Distribution is the spread or the pattern of people in an area. We need to look at the reasons for this pattern Population Density – This is the number of people who live in a given area. It is calculated for a particular country using the following equation No of people in a particular country Population Density = Size of that country (km²)

4. Size of box represents population total per country

6. Population Distribution of the World (2000) Source: Landscan

9. Factors of Population Physical Factors These are the essential for life Oxygen Water Warmth Food Living Space Climate and soils Energy and Minerals Human Factors This involves the jobs and social organisation of the population Level of technology Economic activity Social Organisation