The two pie charts illustrate the global distribution of population by region in 1900 and 2000. In 1900, the world’s population was approximately 1.6 billion, rising almost fourfold to 6 billion by the end of the century.
Overall, the figures reveal a marked shift in the balance of the world’s population. Asia retained the largest share, though its proportion declined slightly, while Europe’s presence contracted significantly. In contrast, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East expanded their shares considerably, signalling the growing weight of developing regions in the global population structure.
In 1900, Asia accounted for 60% of the total, followed by Europe, including Russia, at 25%. North America stood at 5%, Africa at 4.5%, and Latin America at 3%, while the “Others” category made up only 2.5%.
By 2000, Asia’s share had dipped to 54% and Europe’s had dropped steeply to 14%. Africa’s portion more than doubled to 10%, Latin America’s rose to 8%, and the Middle East and North Africa—absent in 1900—accounted for 6%. North America remained stable at 5%, while “Others” edged up to 3%.