Prospects for the global population: projected distributions and critical appraisal of future population-environment relationships
Demographers forecast where and how many people will live in the future. Geographers then question whether those forecasts are reliable and what they mean for the environment.
Real World
The UN's 2022 World Population Prospects revised its medium projection for sub-Saharan Africa upward to over 3.4 billion by 2100 — placing the entire future trajectory of global population almost entirely in one region, with profound implications for land, water, and food systems.
Exam Focus
Always name the specific projection scenario (low/medium/high) you are referencing — examiners reward precision over vague statements about 'the UN forecast'.
Essay Framework
Use PEEL to structure every paragraph. Tap each step for guidance and an example.
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