4. Population Distribution This is the pattern of where people are located in an area. Generally, 75% of the world’s population lives within 1000km of the coastline. In Australia, that is almost 90% of our population lives within 100km of the coastline.

5. Population Density This is the average number of people within a square kilometre. It is the number of people / total land area Population Density 2009

10. Natural Increase This is the birth rate minus the death rate. It is expressed in people per 1000 population. It does NOT include migration Positive number = increasing population Negative number = decreasing population Natural Increase 2010

12. Fertility Rates 2006

14. Infant Mortality (Year not specified)

15. The proportion of a population in different age groups is the Population Structure . It is normally measured in 3 categories: 0-14 year olds 15-64 years olds 65 and over year olds The Economically active population is the portion of the population that works and pays taxes. This the number of people in the 15-64 age bracket The Dependent population is the portion of the population that is supported by the workforce. This is the number of people in the under 15 and over 65 age brackets. We can compare the size of the dependent population to the size of the workforce by calculating the Dependency Ratio . It is a percentage. A high dependency ratio means an increased burden on the productive part of the population to maintain the upbringing and pensions of the economically dependent

18. Population Growth Rate This is the rate at which the number of people in a population increases. It includes migration. Population Growth Rate 2006

19. GNI PPP Per Capita 2007 Gross National Income Comprises the value within a country, the value of goods and services produced, together with its income received from other countries, less similar payments made to other countries. Purchasing Power Parity equalises different currencies.