Global South World - global population https://www.globalsouthworld.com en-US A new look at humanity: Map reimagines the world in 8 equal population regions https://www.globalsouthworld.com/article/a-new-look-at-humanity-map-reimagines-the-world-in-8-equal-population-regions https://www.globalsouthworld.com/article/a-new-look-at-humanity-map-reimagines-the-world-in-8-equal-population-regions?feed=global%20population Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:12:10 Z In a compelling visual produced by The World in Maps , the global population has been redrawn to reflect an entirely different reality: instead of geographic, political, or cultural boundaries, the world is divided into eight regions with exactly one billion people each.

The map, boldly colour-coded and superimposed on a traditional world map layout, challenges conventional perspectives on global demographics. It provides a stark reminder of where people are concentrated and how dramatically population density varies across the Earth.

A bold visualisation of global inequality

Rather than following traditional lines—continents, countries, or even economic regions—this population-based reorganisation shows:

Each region highlights how certain landmasses, like Australia or Northern Canada, contain vast land but very few people, while others, such as parts of South and East Asia, are incredibly dense.

As Our World in Data and the UN Population Division report, global population surpassed 8 billion in late 2022, and growth rates are increasingly uneven—Africa is seeing a youth boom, while Europe and parts of Asia face ageing populations.

This map puts these dynamics into perspective—visually equating continents that are otherwise unequal in demographic size, and encouraging viewers to reimagine global equity, representation, and environmental impact through the lens of people , not places.

]]> Global South World The World in Maps The World in Maps This map shows the world divided into eight regions, each with approximately one billion people. Rather than following political or continental boundaries, the divisions are based solely on population. The result is a powerful illustration This is how the world's population grew in 2024 https://www.globalsouthworld.com/article/this-is-how-the-world-s-population-grew-in-2024 https://www.globalsouthworld.com/article/this-is-how-the-world-s-population-grew-in-2024?feed=global%20population Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:29:48 Z ​According to data from Worldometer , the global population significantly increased in 2024, reaching approximately 8.16 billion by the end of the year. This represents an increase of about 70.24 million people from the previous year, reflecting a growth rate of 0.87%.​

The annual growth rate has gradually declined over the past decade. In 2015, it was 1.20%, which decreased to 0.97% by 2020. The 2024 growth rate of 0.87% continues this downward trend, indicating a slowing pace of population growth. ​

Asia, however, remains the most populous continent, housing approximately 58.9% of the global population in 2024. Africa's share stood at 18.6%, while Europe accounted for 9.1%. Latin America and the Caribbean represented 8.1% of the world's population, with Northern America and Oceania comprising 4.7% and 0.6%, respectively. ​

The global total fertility rate (TFR) in 2024 was estimated at 2.2 live births per woman. A TFR below 2.1 is typically associated with a declining native population, absent immigration . This decline in fertility rates has contributed to the observed slowdown in population growth. ​

Urbanisation trends also continued, with 57.5% of the global population residing in urban areas in 2024. The overall population density was calculated at 55 people per square kilometer (142 per square mile), based on a total land area of approximately 148.94 million square kilometers (57.51 million square miles). ​

]]> Global South World World Visualized World Visualized Global Population Trends in 2024 #Asia- 4.81 billion people (+0.6%), still the most populous region, holding 59% of the global population. #Africa- The fastest-growing region at 2.32%, now 1.52 billion, driven b Countries with a smaller population than Istanbul https://www.globalsouthworld.com/article/countries-with-a-smaller-population-than-istanbul https://www.globalsouthworld.com/article/countries-with-a-smaller-population-than-istanbul?feed=global%20population Tue, 28 Jan 2025 20:01:53 Z Turkey's Istanbul, with a population of over 16 million , is larger than many countries both in Europe and around the world.

Here are some examples:

In Europe:

1. Luxembourg - 673,036

2. Malta - 539,607

3. Iceland - 393,396

4. Andorra - 81,938 5. Monaco - 39,242

6. Liechtenstein - 39,039

7. San Marino - 34,232

8. Vatican City - 800

In the World :

1. Fiji - 926,276

2. Bhutan - 787,941

3. Guyana - 789,683

4. Comoros - 873,724

5. Solomon Islands - 707,851

6. Suriname - 618,040

7. Brunei - 464,478

8. Barbados - 287,025

]]> Global South World Abigail Johnson Boakye The World in Maps Istanbul, a city straddling two continents, is larger than many European countries in both population and land area. With over 15 million residents, it surpasses the population of countries like Greece, Portugal