Population: StatBase UK National Statistics Online
Well organised datasets makes it easy to find facts and figures that you want for your assignments. So whether you are looking for information for geography, social studies or economics you are likely to find this site useful. The Government Statistical Service (GSS) is the major provider of official statistics in the United Kingdom. Its role is: "To provide Parliament, government and the wider community with the statistical information, analysis and advice needed to improve decision making, stimulate research and inform debate."
[http://www.statistics.gov.uk/]
Population: Global Statistics
A collection of data ranging from country profiles to the highest mountains in the world, to a list of all the countries in the world with their capitals, surface areas and population.
[http://www.stats.demon.nl/]
Population: 'Globalhealth.gov'
Produced by the HHS Office of International & Refugee Health, this portal site addresses global health and the link between U.S. and international health issues. The health information provided include news, events, statements & speeches, publications, country-specific information, traveller's health information, and related health sites.
[http://www.globalhealth.gov/]
Population: About World Population
Estimates & Projections. The United Nations Population Division biennially prepares the official United Nations population estimates and projections for countries, their urban and rural areas, and their major cities for all countries and areas of the world. These population estimates and projections provide the standard and consistent set of population figures which are used throughout the United Nations system as the basis for activities requiring population information as an input.
[http://www.un.org/]
Population: Exploring the Environment
Problem based learning modules form the basis of this environmental earth science course. Problems relate to weather, population growth, biodiversity, land use patterns, global warming, water pollution and volcanoes.
[http://www.cotf.edu/]
Population: Pop Net
PopNet is a resource for population information. With PopNet, you can search the most comprehensive directory of population-related Web sites available.
[http://www.popnet.org/]
Population: The World at Six Billion
The Population Division of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs at the United Nations Secretariat is responsible for providing the international community with up-to-date and scientifically objective information on population and development.
[http://www.un.org/]
Population: Population Newsletter
Issued by: Population Division Department of Economic and Social Affairs United Nations Secretariat, New York
[http://www.un.org/]
Population: 6 Billion Day Review
Marking a World Population of 6 Billion A Collection of Online Resources
[http://www.ncseonline.org/]
Population: 1997 World Population Overview
An informative article suitable for A Level students which considers factors affecting population growth such as fertility rates, family planning, death rates, food supplies, urbanisation and funding for global initiatives.
[http://www.populationinstitute.org/]
Population: Facing the Future: People & the Planet
This site is about population – specifically about how human numbers and lifestyles underlie social, environmental, and security issues – and about just, humane solutions. It is not about “population control.” It is about creating opportunities for people to make appropriate choices about family size, livelihood, and lifestyle, and about our common future.
[http://www.popinfo.org/]
Population: Global Statistics
The site is divided into several parts. There are three main parts. One dealing with the whole world and its regions, a second with all major countries separately and a third with rankings (the most, largest, longest, wealthiest, etc.).
[http://www.geohive.com/]