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World Population and Urbanisation Data
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This dataset provides key insights into global population trends from 1951 to 2020. It includes detailed annual figures for total population, urban population, population growth rates, and population density. The resource is designed to facilitate the study of long-term demographic shifts and urbanisation patterns across the globe, offering a clear view of how the world's population has evolved over nearly seven decades.
Columns
- year: Represents the specific year for which the data is recorded, ranging from 1951 to 2020.
- population: The total global population for the given year, with values spanning from approximately 2.58 billion to 7.79 billion.
- yearly_growth_percentage: The annual percentage rate of global population growth, observed to be between 1.77% and 7%.
- yearly_growth: The absolute yearly increase in total population, ranging from about 46.7 million to 92.9 million people.
- pop_density_km2: The global population density measured in people per square kilometre, with figures from 17 to 52.
- urban_population: The total global urban population for the year, starting from around 775 million and reaching up to 4.38 billion.
- urban_population_percentage: The percentage of the total population residing in urban areas, with recorded values including 36% and 37%.
Distribution
The dataset is presented as tabular data in a CSV format, specifically named
world-population.csv. It comprises 7 distinct columns and 70 individual records or rows, covering each year within the specified timeframe. The file size is 3.54 kB.Usage
This dataset is an excellent resource for:
- Analysing historical population trends and their drivers.
- Investigating the pace and scale of global urbanisation.
- Researching the relationship between population growth, density, and urban development.
- Creating visualisations to illustrate demographic changes over time.
- Supporting academic studies in social science, history, and demography.
Coverage
The data provides global coverage, encompassing population statistics across the entire world. The time range extends from 1951 to 2020, offering a detailed historical perspective. It covers general population demographics with a specific focus on urbanisation.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Demographers and social scientists for studying population dynamics and societal shifts.
- Historians interested in the historical evolution of global population and urban areas.
- Urban planners and geographers for understanding urban growth patterns and density.
- Data analysts and researchers seeking to model and predict future population scenarios.
- Educators and students for learning about global demographics and data analysis.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global Demographic Indicators (1951-2020)
- World Population and Urbanisation Data
- Annual Global Population Statistics
- Historical World Population Density & Growth
- Population Trends Worldwide: 1951-2020
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Original Data Source: World Population and Urbanisation Data
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