population

2. Characteristics of the
population
Europe is a highly populated continent with more
than 700 million inhabitats

3. AGEING POPULATION
Europe has an ageing population because of:
Low birth rate.Only about 10 babies are born for
every 1000 inhabitants.
High life expectancy.Average life expectancy is
78 years.

4. IMMIGRATION IN
EUROPE
Europe is made up of 49 independent countries.
Increase in population. Immigrants are usually
young and often have children.
Increase in the active population. Immigrants
arrive in Europe looking for work.
Multiculturalism. Immigrants bring different
languages.

5. Population distribution
in
Europe

6. Seven out of
ten Europeans
live in cities, so
most are
urbans (70
inhabitants/km²
)

7. There are areas with very high
population and areas with very
low

9. The countries with lowest
population are Finland,
Norway, Rusia, Iceland
and Sweden. Very cold
climates.

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