Population density worksheet with maps and data for continents to calculate and compare population density.

To solve this problem, we need to calculate the population density for each continent using the formula:

Population Density = Population ÷ Area

Let’s go step by step.

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Step 1: Africa

- Population = 1.1 billion = 1,100,000,000
- Area = 30,000,000 km²
- Population Density = 1,100,000,000 ÷ 30,000,000 = 36.7 people/km²

*(Check: 30 million × 36.7 = 1,101 million — close enough, rounding is fine)*

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Step 2: South America

- Population = 387 million = 387,000,000
- Area = 17,800,000 km²
- Population Density = 387,000,000 ÷ 17,800,000 ≈ 21.7 people/km²

*(Check: 17.8 million × 21.7 ≈ 386.26 million — very close, acceptable)*

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Step 3: North America

- Population = 550 million = 550,000,000
- Area = 24,700,000 km²
- Population Density = 550,000,000 ÷ 24,700,000 ≈ 22.3 people/km²

*(Check: 24.7 million × 22.3 ≈ 550.81 million — good approximation)*

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Step 4: Europe (given)

- Population Density = 72.9 people/km²
- Area = 10,180,000 km²
→ So, Population = 72.9 × 10,180,000 ≈ 742,122,000 → about 742 million

*(We don’t need to fill this in unless asked, but it helps verify consistency.)*

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Step 5: Asia (given)

- Population = 4.4 billion = 4,400,000,000
- Population Density = 98.7 people/km²
→ So, Area = 4,400,000,000 ÷ 98.7 ≈ 44,579,534 km² → about 44.6 million km²

*(Again, not needed for answering questions 1 and 2, but confirms data makes sense.)*

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Now, compare all densities:

- Africa: 36.7
- South America: 21.7
- North America: 22.3
- Europe: 72.9
- Asia: 98.7

✔ Highest = Asia (98.7)
✔ Lowest = South America (21.7)

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Final Answer:
1) Asia
2) South America