Historical Populations of Select Countries

 

 

 

By 1750 the UK is is experiencing steady emigration to the colonies so that population growth is low. France is still expanding but the rate is about to slow with the advent of war. Germany, also, is experiencing emigration leading to slow growth. Russia is expanding her territory so that , although agrarian reforms are slow to implement, population growth is sustained. China is reaping the benefit of improved food production and relative peace. Chinas growth had previously remained flat due to natural disasters, famines, epidemics and wars culling the population.

 

"The times they are a changing" Bob Dylan

1750 - JULIAN CALENDAR

Countries

  • Union Jack

    U.K.         

    6.5 million

  • Tricolour

    France

    24.9 million

  • 2nd Reich Flag

    Germany

    17.1 million

  • Tsarist Flag

    Russia

    23.0 million

  • Qing Flag

    China

    179.2 million