The world’s population distribution is divided into 3 main groups:

1. Areas of low density

Less than 10 people per km²

Examples include Sahara Desert and Canada

2. Areas of medium density

10-50 people per km²

Examples include California, south-east Australia and the Nile Valley in Egypt

3. Areas of high density

Above 50 people per km²

Examples include South and East Asia and Europe

Population Distribution - the way people are spread out across the Earth’s surface

Population Density - the number of people who live in an area