The table below shows the population (in millions)of 8 countries in 2008 and 2018 . It also shows the percentage growth in population between these two dates
The given table depicts the number of people across 8 countries in two different years, 2008 and 2018,
as well as
the growth
rate between the two periods.
Overall
, the comparison of 8 countries reveals that Angola had the greatest birth rate at 43% while
Romania
experienced negative growth
at 5%.
Looking in more detail, there were five countries that witnessed population
growth
, the largest upturn was seen in Angola. This
nation registered a 43% increase between 2008 and 208, from 21 to 30 million. The other African country in the sample, Nigeria, also
ascended in population
, although
not as huge as Angola's (28% compared to 43%). In addition
, Pakistan was ranked as the third greatest growth
over the period at 21%. Further
, a rise in population
can also
be seen in Canada and Brazil which went up by 12% and 7% respectively.
Standing at 0%, Russia was the only nation that remained the same in terms of the number of inhabitants for over 10 years. In contrast
, both Romania
and Japan had a downturn trend in their population
figures. The biggest decline was observed in Romania
by 5% from 20 to 119 million. It should be noted that Romania
, however
, was the country with the smallest population
in both years. As regards the remaining country, Japan, there was a modest fall (2%) in population
rate from 128 to 126 million between 2008 and 2018.Submitted by ru.kabiru.biru on
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