To compare the population densities of Europe and the United States, we can calculate the population density for each region using the formula:
\[ \text{Population Density} = \frac{\text{Population}}{\text{Land Area}} \]
Step 1: Calculate the population density of Europe
- Population of Europe: 743.5 million people
- Land area of Europe: 3.9 million square miles
\[ \text{Population Density of Europe} = \frac{743.5 \text{ million}}{3.9 \text{ million square miles}} \approx 190.64 \text{ people per square mile} \]
Step 2: Calculate the population density of the United States
- Population of the United States: 332.4 million people
- Land area of the United States: 3.5 million square miles
\[ \text{Population Density of the USA} = \frac{332.4 \text{ million}}{3.5 \text{ million square miles}} \approx 94.97 \text{ people per square mile} \]
Conclusion
- Population Density of Europe: approximately 190.64 people per square mile
- Population Density of the USA: approximately 94.97 people per square mile
Comparing these values shows that Europe has a higher population density than the United States.
Thus, Europe is denser than the USA in terms of population density.