POPulation Quiz

What was the world population in 2020?

• 900 million

• 2.5 billion

• 7.8 billion

• 8.5 billion

By how many people does the world population grow each year?

• 11 million
• 25 million
• 45 million
• 85 million

If the world’s population continues at its current rate of growth, approximately how long will it take to double?

• 9 years
• 22 years
• 58 years
• 95 years

According to the United Nations, at what number is the population expected to plateau?

• 5-7 billion
• 13-15 billion
• 9-11 billion
• never 

Which has NOT been a major cause of the population explosion?

• an increase in birth rates
• modern preventative medicine
• lower infant death rate
• increased life expectancy

Which of the following is likely to be affected by a population of 7 billion?

• amount of land for agriculture/crops
• amount of clean water
• number of people unemployed
• all of the above

Which country was the most populous in 2020 with almost 1.5 billion people?

• China

• India

• USA

• Mexico

Which country is projected to be the most populous in 2050?

• India
• China
• USA
• Mexico

Which region has the population with the highest fertility rate and the lowest life expectancy?

• Southeast Asia
• Eastern Europe
• Latin America
• Sub-Saharan Africa

What percentage of the world’s population lives on less than $2 per day?

• 26%
• 15%
• 48%
• 35%