The data below displays the distribution of the world population across 6 continents in 1950 and 2000, with a prediction of the situation in 2050.
Overall, Asia has the highest population distribution. Africa shows substantial increase in the following years, where as Europe shows a decrease in the population. Notably, the population percentage of oceania is consistent throughout the years.
The world population is estimated to increase from 2.5 billion in 1950 to 9.0 billion in 2050. Asia had the highest percentage of popluation distribution by region. The highest population increase is demonstrated in africa, which rises from 9% in 1950 then 13% in 2000 and finally 20% in 2050. n contrast, Europe follows the opposite trend and decreases rapidly form 22% in 1950 to 7% in 2050.
Latin america shows a slight increase of 3% from 1950 to 2000; This remains the same for 2050( 9%). North america shows a slight decrease throughout the years( from 7% in 1950 to 5% in 2000) and it’s population is estimated to rise 4% in 2050. Oceania shows a consistent percentage of 1 throughout the years.
