Percentage of Total Population Living in Coastal Areas

Percentage of Total Population Living in Coastal Areas

The percentage of total population living in coastal areas is an important statistic that quantifies the proportion of people residing in regions that are located near the coastlines. This data is useful for various purposes:

  1. Assessing Vulnerability: It helps in determining the vulnerability of coastal regions to natural disasters such as hurricanes, tsunamis, and sea-level rise. Areas with high population percentages in coastal regions are at a greater risk and require specific disaster preparedness measures.

FAQ

Q: What percentage of the total population lives in coastal areas?
A: As of 2021, approximately 40% of the world population lives within 100 kilometers of a coastline.

Q: What percentage of the US population lives in coastal areas?
A: In the United States, around 39% of the population resides in coastal counties.

Q: What percentage of the Canadian population lives in coastal areas?
A: Around 37% of the Canadian population lives in coastal areas.

Q: What percentage of the Indian population lives in coastal areas?
A: Around 30% of the Indian population lives in coastal areas.

Q: What percentage of the Australian population lives in coastal areas?
A: Approximately 85% of the Australian population lives within 50 kilometers of the coast.

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