The tables compare the proportions of world population distribution in different areas (Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, North America, Oceania) in 1950 and 2000, with predictions for 2050.
Overall, the total population shows a dramatic growth, whereas Asia has the highest percentage of the population throughout the period. Additionally, while Europe shows a significant decline in the proportion of its population, Africa experiences noticeable growth in these figures.
In detail, the world population initially stood at 2.5 billion, and it is estimated to grow sharply and reach 9 billion by 2050. While Asia has slightly more than half of the world’s population over the period, its percentage increases notably from 56% to 60%.
Meanwhile, in 1950, Europe accounted for 22% of the world’s population, being the second most populous region. By 2050, however, it is predicted to go down to only 7%. By contrast, Africa shows the biggest growth, from only 9% to 20%, overtaking Europe.
Other areas have similarly low figures, at under 10%, accompanied by small changes throughout the period, with Oceania having only 1%.