​Population Geography

The understanding of human population i.e. our numbers, distribution, growth and characteristics provides the basic background for comprehending several aspects of our environment.

  • Humans are producers and consumers of earth’s resources, thus, it is important to know number of people residing in the country, where do they live, etc.
  • India overtook China as the world’s most populous country, according to the UNFPA’s State of the World Population Report in 2023. This was a result of 11.1 million deaths and 9 million births in China, marking the second year in which China’s total population has been reduced.

The Demographic Transition

  • Demographic transition refers ....
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