World poverty reduced from 95% to 10%, although population increased from 1.1bn to 7.4bn in the last 200 years

Note:

1. Overall, the world is a much better place. 90% are better off now. 90% were in abject poverty in 1800.

2. Europe saw the most decline in population percentage among the continents over the last 200 years. Although, the absolute population in Europe has increased from 200 million in 1800 to 500 million. 

3. In Asia 73% of 1.1 billion i.e. approx 800 million people lived in 1800. Now, there are 63% of 7.4 billion i.e. approx 5 billion people in Asia.

4. North America saw the highest increase in population, from 200 million in 1800 to 500 million. 

5. Roughly, the population of North America and Europe is similar both in 1800 and now. 




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