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Population

1. Definition:

Population refers to the total number of individuals of a species living in a particular area at a
given time. For humans, it denotes the number of people residing in a defined geographic
location.

2. Characteristics of Population:

 Size: Total number of individuals.


 Density: Number of individuals per unit area or volume.
 Distribution: How individuals are spread across an area (uniform, random, or clustered).
 Age Structure: Proportion of individuals in different age groups.
 Growth Rate: The rate at which the population increases or decreases.

3. Factors Affecting Population Growth:

1. Birth Rate (Natality): Number of live births per 1,000 individuals annually.
2. Death Rate (Mortality): Number of deaths per 1,000 individuals annually.
3. Immigration: People moving into an area.
4. Emigration: People moving out of an area.

4. Types of Population Growth:

 Exponential Growth: Rapid increase in population when resources are abundant.


 Logistic Growth: Population growth slows as resources become limited, forming an "S-
shaped" curve.

5. Population Trends:

 Developed Countries: Lower birth and death rates, stable or declining populations.
 Developing Countries: Higher birth rates, rapidly increasing populations.

6. Impacts of Population Growth:

1. Positive Impacts:
o Increased labor force.
o Greater economic opportunities in large markets.
2. Negative Impacts:
o Resource depletion (water, food, land).
o Environmental degradation.
o Unemployment and overcrowding.
o Strain on healthcare, education, and infrastructure.

7. Population Control Measures:

 Education: Promoting awareness about family planning.


 Healthcare: Access to contraceptives and reproductive health services.
 Government Policies: Enforcing population control laws, e.g., one-child policy.
 Economic Incentives: Encouraging smaller family sizes through benefits.

8. Current Global Scenario:

 World population exceeds 8 billion (as of 2023).


 Uneven distribution: Asia has the highest population, with China and India as leading
contributors.
 Urbanization is increasing, with more people living in cities than rural areas.

9. Sustainable Population Growth:

 Balancing resource use with population needs.


 Investing in renewable energy and sustainable development.
 Reducing inequality to address the challenges of overpopulation.

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