Population Density Calculator
Calculate the number of people living per square kilometre, square mile, hectare, acre, or other area unit.
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Result
Enter the population and land area, then calculate the population density.
What population density shows
Population density shows how many people live within a specific unit of area. It is useful for comparing cities, regions, and countries.
Use the correct area
For most comparisons, use land area only. Including large lakes or other uninhabitable areas can make density appear lower.
Density is an average
A single density value does not show how evenly people are distributed. Dense cities and empty rural areas may exist within the same region.
Frequently asked questions
What formula does this calculator use?
Population density = total population ÷ land area.
What is a high population density?
There is no universal cutoff. A value may be high for a rural region but low for a major city.
Should I use land area or total area?
Use land area for most population-density comparisons because it excludes water and other non-land surfaces.
What units are used for population density?
The most common units are people per square kilometre and people per square mile.
Results are estimates generated locally in your browser from standard scientific formulas and reference data. They are for informational and educational purposes only and are not a substitute for laboratory validation or professional scientific analysis. VisionVix accepts no liability for decisions based on this tool's output.
