GeographyFundamentals of Human Geography: World Population-Distribution, Density and growth

Calculate the density of population in a country having 4,50,000 pers…

Calculate the density of population in a country having 4,50,000 persons in 5000 square kilometer area?

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 3

The correct answer is Option (3) → 90

Density of population is the number of people living on each unit of land. It is measured in persons per sq km.

Density of population = Population ÷ Area
= 4,50,000 ÷ 5,000
= 90 persons per sq km

NCERT (2026-27): “DENSITY OF POPULATION Each unit of land has limited capacity to support people living on it. Hence, it is necessary to understand the ratio between the numbers of people to the size of land. This ratio is the density of population.”