Population Density Map US at Night

The world is home to over 7.9 billion people, and understanding how they are distributed across the globe is crucial for many aspects of life. One way to visualize this distribution is through a population density map. At night, when cities light up like beacons, it's clear that some areas have much higher population densities than others.

The lowest population density is recorded by countries with no income group available, at just 24.7 people per square kilometer. However, if we break down the global population into income groups, a different picture emerges. Lower-middle-income countries have the highest population density, at 135.4 people per square kilometer.

The United States ranks 146th in population density, with a total population of approximately 332 million people (as of 2020). This translates to an average population density of 87 people per square mile or 34 people per square kilometer. In contrast, some countries have much higher population densities.

For example, Australia and New Zealand have a combined population density of just 4.0 people per square kilometer. When we drill down further into sub-regions, we see that Southern Asia has the highest population density of all, at an astonishing 316.8 people per square kilometer.

The geographic region with the highest population density is Asia, with a staggering 151.5 people per square kilometer. Africa and Europe also have significant population densities, although they are much lower than those found in Asia.

On the other end of the spectrum, there are regions with extremely low population densities. Greenland has just 0.1 people per square kilometer, followed closely by the Falkland Islands (Malvinas) and Western Sahara. These areas are vast and sparsely populated, making them some of the most remote places on Earth.

In terms of countries with the lowest annual population density, Monaco takes top honors, with a whopping 24,360.7 people per square kilometer. China's Macao SAR and Singapore also have very high population densities, although they are much lower than that found in Monaco.

At night, when cities light up like beacons, it's clear that some areas have much higher population densities than others. With a population density map, we can visualize this distribution and gain valuable insights into the world around us. Whether you're interested in demographics, urban planning, or simply want to explore the world from a new perspective, population density maps are an invaluable tool.

By clicking on the map below, you can calculate the population density of any area on Earth using SOS Explorer 1.4.1. With this interactive tool, you can delve deeper into Census 2021 data and explore different topics down to a neighborhood level. Whether you're interested in demographics, urban planning, or simply want to explore the world from a new perspective, population density maps are an invaluable resource.

'Image: A population density map of the US at night'

Population density map us at night