In 2022, the population of Europe was approximately 743.5 million people, and the population of the United States was approximately 332.4 million people. Europe is about 3.9 million square miles, and the USA is about 3.5 million square miles in land area. Which answer correctly compares the population densities of the regions?

Answer 1

To compare the population densities of Europe and the United States, we can use the formula for population density, which is:

\[ \text{Population Density} = \frac{\text{Population}}{\text{Land Area}} \]

Let's calculate the population densities for both Europe and the United States.

For Europe:

• Population: 743.5 million people = 743,500,000 people
• Land Area: 3.9 million square miles = 3,900,000 square miles

\[ \text{Population Density of Europe} = \frac{743,500,000}{3,900,000} \approx 190.1 \text{ people per square mile} \]

For the United States:

• Population: 332.4 million people = 332,400,000 people
• Land Area: 3.5 million square miles = 3,500,000 square miles

\[ \text{Population Density of the USA} = \frac{332,400,000}{3,500,000} \approx 95.0 \text{ people per square mile} \]

Comparison:

• Population Density of Europe: approximately 190.1 people per square mile
• Population Density of the United States: approximately 95.0 people per square mile

Conclusion:

Europe has a higher population density compared to the United States.