The chart and table illustrates the data about population figures in Japan from 1950 to 2055. Overall,the population of Japan showed an increase in over half of the period, but predicted to fall in last of period. Meanwhile, the percentage of the elderly has risen over time.
Initially, the figure stood at 84,1 millions people and rose steadily to 121 millions in 1985. From 1990, the population’s growth was slighter than before and reached the peak at 127,8 millions in 2005. Five years after, this figure had a minimal decrease, at 127,1 millions. However, it is predicted that the population of Japan the next 45 years, the figure will drop to under 90 millions.
However, the proportion of old people in this country has increased over time. In 1950, the elderly just took account of 4,9 % of total population. After that, it suddenly rose to 25.7 millions ( 20% of population). The figure is expected to rise continually in 2035. But the old resident will dive 36,5 millions, while the percentage of it still rise to 41,0%. This phenomenon shows that the population of Japan is forecasted to have a aging trend.
