Greco-Roman Population Data (1945-present CE)

Population data for Greco-Roman civilization during the modern period (1945-present CE), showing post-war population growth, demographic transition, and aging population.

Greco-Roman

Overview

Population data for Greco-Roman civilization during the modern period (1945-present CE), covering post-war population growth, demographic transition, and aging population in successor states.

Total Population (Aggregate)

• 1945 CE: ~60-70 million (2.5-3% of world population)
• 1950 CE: ~65-75 million (2.5-3% of world population)
• 1970 CE: ~80-90 million (2-2.5% of world population)
• 1990 CE: ~90-100 million (1.7-1.8% of world population)
• 2010 CE: ~95-105 million (1.4-1.5% of world population)
• 2020 CE: ~95-105 million (1.2-1.3% of world population)

Population Growth Rates

• 1945-1970 CE: 0.8-1.0% annual growth (low-moderate)
• 1970-1990 CE: 0.5-0.7% annual growth (low)
• 1990-2010 CE: 0.2-0.4% annual growth (very low)
• 2010-2020 CE: 0.0-0.2% annual growth (very low, population decline in some regions)

Population Density

• 1945 CE: ~50-60 people per km²
• 2020 CE: ~80-90 people per km²

Post-War Period (1945-1970 CE)

• Population Recovery: Post-war population recovery
• Health Improvements: Improving life expectancy, disease control
• Fertility: Moderate fertility rates (2-3 children per woman)
• Mortality: Declining mortality rates

Demographic Transition (1970-1990 CE)

• Low Growth: Low population growth
• Fertility Decline: Fertility decline (1.5-2.0 children per woman)
• Urbanization: Urbanization
• Aging: Beginning of population aging

Contemporary Period (1990-2020 CE)

• Very Low Growth: Very low population growth
• Fertility Decline: Continued fertility decline (1.3-1.5 children per woman)
• Aging: Population aging
• Population Decline: Population decline in some regions

vs. World Population

• 1945 CE: 2.5-3% of world population
• 2020 CE: 1.2-1.3% of world population
• Growth: Slower growth than world average

vs. Western/Atlantic

• 1945 CE: ~20-25% of Western/Atlantic population
• 2020 CE: ~12-15% of Western/Atlantic population
• Growth: Much slower growth, relative decline

Pattern Relevance

• population dynamics: Low growth, demographic transition, aging
• Social Structure Transformation Over Time: Urbanization, demographic change
• Environmental Adaptation and Civilizational Resilience: Population pressure, resource management