World Population The constant effort towards population… increases the number of people before the means of subsistence are increased. ~Thomas R. Malthus
Demography The study of human populations Birth rate- number of live births annually per 1000 people. Death rate- number of deaths annually per 1000 people. Fertility Rate- the average number of children born to each woman.
Population Growth Birth rate minus Death rate = Natural Growth Migration- the movement of people from place to place. Immigrants- people who move into a country. Immigrants- people who move into a country. Emigrants- people who leave a country to live elsewhere. Emigrants- people who leave a country to live elsewhere.
Population Movement Push factors- negative things that repel people: wars, overcrowding, unemployment, crime, etc. Pull factors- positive things that attract people: jobs, cheap land, mild climate, cultural preferences, etc.
Annual Population Growth
Doubling Time The time it takes a population to double in size at its current growth rate.
Technology & Population
Historic Growth 7.2 Billion
Population Density The average number of people per square unit of land. country’s land area ÷ total population = pop. density
Population Distribution Population is unevenly distributed throughout the world due to natural obstacles, i.e. harsh climates, rugged terrain, etc.
Demographic Transition Model
Population Pyramids populationpyramid.net
Kerala & India
Population Pyramids RapidStabilizing Slow Negative
Utah Population Pyramid
Cache County 2010