Global Population Analysis

The 21st century is a very unique time in human history. Although the population of the world naturally increases, unlike the steady increase in population throughout the ages, the population of the world has exploded at a rate never before seen. There are over 6 billion people living on this planet, and presently, that number is still growing. The uneven distribution of population means that some areas are densely populated while others are relatively uninhabited. Different regions around the world have a similar trend of urbanization, which was once only experienced by affluent countries. Traditionally agrarian economies are now experiencing this same population shift from to the cities. Although the population of the entire world is increasing, there are also counties which are in or facing population decline. This new trend in population change will also greatly affect the future of the world, especially in regards to changes in infrastructure and the welfare state.

Analyzing global population patterns is more important nowadays than it has ever been. It can relate directly to social, economic, political and environmental issues and it is at this porint in time which managing and finding solutions for these issues is critical. Massive amounts of refugees seeking asylum in foreign countries, environmental degredation of farmland and large scale natural disasters are issues which need to be dealt with on a regular basis.