By the year 2050 the population is expected to reach 9 3 billion Most of these
As indicated in the above statement, the population is expected to increase by over 50 % in fewer than 50 years. ... Resources in these Continents are already scarce, and with the predicted increase in population will become even scarcer. ... Availability of contraception in LEDC nations throughout Africa and Asia is limited, and when the lack of education is taken into account, it can be seen why such a large increase in population is expected in the short term. ... However it will be imperative that this is done, as food supply at its current rate will not be able to sustain a much larger population. Over the past 50 years, world food production has been increasing at a rate faster than population growth. However there is a limited amount of agricultural land remaining, this will therefore result in the reverse of what has occurred over the past 50 years, with population growth outstripping the increase in food production. ... Throughout Asia there has been a gradual decrease in the water table over the past 25 years, with the rate of decline expected to increase greatly over the next 25-50 years. This is due to increased levels of abstraction, to meet the needs of an ever-increasing population. ... An increase in female literacy will not only benefit the future economies of African nations, through the increase in economic opportunities for women, but it will lead to a lower rate of population growth. Population growth needs to be slowed in the developing nations, as the expected increase result in added pressure being placed upon limited resources. ... The anticipated rise in population over the next 50 years will result in the production of greater levels of waste being produced, which will in due course lead to even higher levels of disease. ... The increasing population will lead to a greater demand for energy, which will lead to further exploitation of fossil fuels, with Greater CO2 emissions during fuel burning plus the release of sulphur dioxide & nitrous oxide. ... 3% have no electricity. ... From the data that I have collected, I have found that many countries in both Africa and Asia need immense financial help from those of us living in the more developed countries, especially in Europe and North America over the next few years, so to prevent major problems arising from the projected increase in population.