The table gives detailed information about the world population and its distribution across different regions in 1950 and 2000, with expectations for 2050.
Overall, the population number is expected to grow significantly. In addition, Asia is predicted to have the largest population. In contrast, the opposite trends are predicted in Europe and Africa.
The world population was 2,5 billion in 1950. It is projected to reach 9,0 billion by 2050. Asia remains the most populated continent, accounting for about 60% of the world population in 2000. In a similar manner, African people made up 9% of world population in 1950, and this country is predicted increase to 20% by 2050.
On the other hand, the population of Europe and America are expected to decrease from initial 22% and 7% to around 5% respectively.
The other regions accounted for less than 10% of the world population. However Oceania having the smallest percentage of the global population at 1%.
