Which of the following statements defines the density of population?

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Number of persons living per unit area

Number of persons living in a country

Change in the number of inhabitants of a country during a specific period of time

Absolute numbers added every year

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The number of persons living per unit area defines the density of the population. Population density is calculated as the number of persons per unit area. India is one of the most densely populated countries in the world, with a population density of 324 persons per km in the year 2001. Bangladesh and Japan are the only countries with higher average population densities than India. Sparse population is a result of rugged terrain and unfavourable conditions as these factors make it challenging to live as compared to plains which normally have high population densities, for example, the Northern Plains.

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