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Does South Asia Contain a Quarter of the World's Population?

đź’ˇ The Answer

  • South Asia has a population of 2.04 billion, which is 25% of global population.
  • This makes it one of the most densely populated regions on Earth.
  • The sheer demographic weight influences global economics and politics.
  • India alone accounts for the majority of this population.

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