The pie charts illustrate the distribution of the world population by region for the years 1900 and 2000.
Overall, there is a significant shift in population distribution over the century, with Asia remaining the predominant region but experiencing a relative decline in its share. Notably, Africa and Latin America have shown marked increases in their population proportions.
In 1900, the global population stood at approximately 1.6 billion, with Asia accounting for the largest share of the population at 60%. Europe, which includes Russia, followed with a substantial 25%. In contrast, the population shares of Africa (4%), North America (5%), Latin America (3%), the Middle East and North Africa (3%), and other regions (3%) were markedly lower, indicating a significant demographic concentration in Asia and Europe during this period.
By 2000, the total world population had escalated to around 6 billion, with Asia Pacific, including the former Soviet Asia, still holding the most considerable proportion at 54%. However, this represented a decrease compared to its 1900 share. Europe’s representation diminished further to 14%, while Africa’s share rose significantly to 10%. Additionally, the Latin American and Caribbean region experienced growth, achieving an 8% share, and the Middle East and North Africa saw a slight rise to 6%. Meanwhile, North America’s population percentage remained consistent at 5%, and the ‘Others’ category stabilized at 3%. These changes reflect shifting demographics and population growth trends across various regions.