Population density

There are great differences in the distribution of population by hemispheres, continents and development. Of the world's population, estimated at 6900 million in 2012, almost 90% live in the northern hemisphere and 80% between 20 ° and 60 ° N latitude. Only Asia has already 60% of the population. Developed countries have 25% and 75% underdeveloped population. On every continent the population is concentrated in the coastal periphery and below elevation 500 million.