Population is total number of people living in a geographical area at a particular time.
Factors Affecting Population Growth
The following are the factors affect the population growth of an area:
- Birth/Natality Rate
- Death/Mortality Rate
- Migration (Emigration and Immigration)
Population census
Population census is the head count of the people. Population census mostly occurs after every ten (10) years (depending on each country anyway)
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Types of Population Census
- De facto : This is the head count of people that are physically present in a country at a particular time.
- De-Jure : These are the permanent residence/citizen of a particular country. Even if they are not present in the country as of the time of census taking place, they will be counted.
Watch the video tutorial above to learn about the calculations involved in a country’s population.
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Objective Questions
1) Which of the following statements about population is correct? A. Optimum population whenever achieved does not change B. Under-population implies that available resources are not use to full capacity C. Over population leads to a higher per capital output D. Optimum population leads to overcrowding of cities
2. Malthus population theory states that A. Higher death rate may lead to low productivity B. Population may outgrown the means of subsistence C. People will always decide to have children D. Migration may leave some parts of the world barren
3) One of the criticisms of population increase is that it results in A. A rise in people’s standard of living B. Low level of illiteracy C. Low level of taxation D. Increase in government expenditure
4) Which of the following is not likely to be an effect of growing population? A. Rise in demand B. Unemployment C. Fall in standard of living D. High per capital income
5) Census figure of most countries in west Africa is inaccurate because of A. Low cost of enumeration B. Low per capital income C. High degree of illiteracy D. High level civilization
