Global Population Density by Country

Population density measured as people per square kilometer. The map highlights global patterns of human settlement, showing areas of high concentration and sparsely populated regions.

World map showing population density by country, with darker colors indicating higher density.

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Countries with population densities above 200 people per km² appear in the highest color category.

Chart: The Facts InstituteSource: UN DESA, World Population Prospects 2024Get the dataEmbed Created with Datawrapper