In 2011, children under 14 accounted for over 25% of the world’s population, with 1.8 billion children. Many lack adequate housing, clean water, and sanitation. By 2050, adults over 60 will outnumber children. Birth rates are higher than death rates. Data compiled in 2011 indicated that children under the age of 14 made up more […]
Japan’s aging population, combined with a low birth rate and high life expectancy, is expected to have a serious economic impact. Only 3% of Japanese feel prepared for retirement. Many European countries and India also face aging crises. African countries have the youngest populations. Japan has one of the oldest populations in the world: By […]
Africa’s population is projected to grow rapidly, reaching a quarter of the world’s population by 2100, with a significant increase in the adolescent and young adult segment. Greater awareness of disease prevention and treatment options and a high birth rate contribute to this growth. African women give birth to five children on average, and agriculture […]
China carries out the most executions, with 3,000 of the 3,682 worldwide in 2012. Only 21 countries use capital punishment, with the US being the only one in the Americas. Execution rates vary significantly between US states. The first documented execution was in Egypt in the 16th century BC. Over half of the world’s countries […]
The world population grows by 80 million people annually, reaching almost 7 billion in 2010. Qatar has the highest growth rate at 11.9%, while 60% of the world’s population lives in Asia. The world population growth rate is about 1.17 percent. More than 80 million people are added to the world every year, about the […]
Earth’s human population was less than 26,000 for a million years, with only 18,500 able to reproduce, making humans an endangered species. Genetic studies suggest various events, including a super volcano eruption, caused the low numbers. According to scientists at the University of Utah, Earth’s entire human population was less than 26,000 for about a […]
China is the most populous nation with 1.3 billion people, followed by India. The US has a population of 314 million and India is predicted to surpass China’s population by 2025. Singapore is the most populous country per square mile. Pitcairn Islands has only 48 residents. As of December 2011, the most populous nation in […]
Japan’s population is expected to decline by a third by 2060 due to low birth rates. Younger generations are less interested in marriage and fulfilling traditional gender roles. Japan’s population is projected to decline by a third by 2060. As of 2012, Japan’s population was approximately 127 million, and the country had one of the […]
China’s elderly population will reach 100 million by 2015 and 300 million by 2050, accounting for a quarter of the population. Globally, by 2018, there will be more people over 65 than under 5. Japan and Europe are aging rapidly, while the US is kept young by Latino immigration. By 2015, there will be more […]
Africa has just under 15% of the world’s population, with 75% of its territory uninhabited. The continent faces a crisis as its population could reach 2 billion by the mid-21st century, leading to food and water shortages. Nigeria is the most populous nation, while Seychelles is the least populated. Just under 15 percent of the […]
About 90% of Canada’s population lives within 100 miles of the US border, which is over 30 million Canadians. Ontario has the highest population, followed by Quebec, British Columbia, and Alberta. Nunavut is the largest territory but has only 30,000 people. Canada has a high rate of migrants, ranking 15th in the world. Approximately 90 […]
Canada’s population has steadily increased over the past 150 years due to immigration and a higher birth rate than death rate. The population is expected to continue growing at a slower rate. Census data shows a population of 33.3 million in 2011 and a projected 35.4 million in 2021. Canada’s population has continued to increase […]
The global human population will increase by over 2 billion people by 2050, with most growth occurring in India, Pakistan, Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bangladesh, Uganda, the United States, Ethiopia, and China. Asia will have over 5 billion people, while North America will have only 500 million. Despite declining fertility rates, the […]
The US population has grown from 4 million in the late 1700s to over 310 million in 2011, with a growth rate of 20-30 million every decade. The first census in 1790 reported 3.9 million people, and by 1920, it had reached 100 million. The US population is predicted to increase by 46% by 2050, […]
The US population during the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 was 2.5 million, less than 1% of the current population of over 315 million. The US population is currently growing at 0.7% annually. Independence Day is celebrated with over 14,000 professional fireworks displays and became a paid federal holiday in 1938. John […]
Population in hurricane-prone coastal areas from North Carolina to Texas has increased by 163% since 1960 due to people’s desire to live near water, advances in building technology, and federal flood insurance. Some areas, like Homestead, Florida, have seen significant population growth, while others, like New Orleans, have decreased. Florida, Texas, and Louisiana are the […]
The Native American population in the US has grown by 26.7% between 2000 and 2010, with approximately 5.2 million people identifying as Native American or Alaska Native. Alaska has the highest percentage of Native Americans, while Pennsylvania has the lowest. Native Americans are less likely to have college degrees and have a lower median income. […]
The percentage of people living alone in the US has increased from 7.7% in 1940 to 26.7% in 2010, with the largest jump occurring in the 1970s. North Dakota has the highest number of one-person households and women are more likely to live alone than men. Studies show higher rates of depression among those living […]
The US Hispanic population increased over 450% from 1970 to 2010, with Mexicans making up 63% and Central Americans increasing by 137% from 2000 to 2010. The terms “Hispanic” and “Latino” are controversial, and many prefer to identify with their country of origin. Hispanics/Latinos made up over half of the overall population increase in the […]
Chicago’s population has decreased to 1920s levels, with residents leaving the city for surrounding suburbs. Despite this, it remains the third largest city in the US, with a majority of minorities and a history of immigration. Chicago’s population has declined to what it was in the 1920s. Although Cook County, where Chicago is located, remains […]
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