Why study population?

As we saw in the brainstorming exercise, many of the problems facing us in the next 20 years are related to having MORE PEOPLE in the same area. Therefore, we should get an idea of how population grows to better understand future issues.

Make an estimate

1. Estimate the current population of:
   
   

   Region	Population
   The World
   The Unites States
   Wake County

   
   
   
2. Estimate the rate of growth for each region:
   
   

   Region	Growth Rate
   The World
   The Unites States
   Wake County

   
   
   

   Go on to Devise a Method