A Long-term Perspective on Environment and Development in the Asia-Pacific Region



1.3 Future environmental perspectives in 2025

Population: Annual Growth Rate

1990-20002000-20102010-2025
North America0.75%0.44%0.42%
Europe/FUSSR0.49%0.26%0.26%
Asia Pacific1.62%1.18%1.03%
Africa/Middle East2.81%2.92%2.15%
Latin America1.77%1.28%1.11%

GNP: Annual Potential Growth Rate

1990-20002000-20102010-2025
North America3.8%3.2%1.7%
Europe/FUSSR1.6%2.6%2.9%
Asia Pacific4.3%4.2%3.6%
Africa/Middle East3.9%4.0%4.7%
Latin America2.9%3.4%3.7%

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