Question

New Zealand has a population of 4,326,380 and has an area of 103,736 mi while Australia has an area of 2,967,909 mi and a population of 21,905,140. Calculate the population density for New Zealand and Australia. Round the population densities to the nearest whole number.

Answer 1

New Zealand's population density = 4,326,380 people /103,736 mi^2 = 42 people/mi^2. Australia's population density = 21,905,140 people / 2,967,909 mi^2 = 7 people/mi^2.