JAMB Economics 1986 Question 11

Question 11

Population

Population density refers to

  1. A.densely populated urban centres
  2. B.the total area divided by the total population
  3. C.densely populated rural areas
  4. D.the total population divided by the total area
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (the total population divided by the total area)

Explanation

Population density is the number of people per unit of land: total population ÷ total land area.