The bar charts show the number of people per square kilometer in six countries in 2003, and the percentage change in their populations from 2003 to 2005.
Overall, Japan had the highest population density in 2003, while Australia and Canada had the lowest. However, Australia and Canada experienced the greatest growth in population over the next two years. Sweden was the only country whose population declined.
In 2003, Japan had the highest density with 338 people per square kilometer. The UK and Italy followed with 243 and 191 people per square kilometer, respectively. Sweden’s density was much lower, at only 20 people per square kilometer, while Australia and Canada both had the lowest figures, at just 3 people per square kilometer.
From 2003 to 2005, Australia’s population grew the most, rising by 1.42 percent, and Canada’s increased by 1.06 percent. Japan, the UK, and Italy saw smaller increases of 0.35 percent, 0.25 percent, and 0.11 percent respectively. Sweden was the only country with a decrease, as its population fell slightly by 0.1 percent.