The table gives information about population figures for four nations for 2003 and predicted numbers for 2030 and 2060.
Overall, all countries excluding Italy are forecasted to rise in population. Indonesia records the highest population figures in all periods.
Looking first at Indonesia and Argentina, these two countries experience a predicted substantial growth. In 2003, the population figures of Indonesia and Argentina were 34 and 238 million respectively. The population numbers of Argentina are anticipated to grow to 43 million in 2030, while those of Indonesia are predicted to increase by 36 million. By 2060, the population figures of Argentina and Indonesia are forecasted to reach 62 and 312 million in order. It is notable that while Argentina reported the lowest population number in 2003 compared to three other societies, it is predicted to hold the second place by population in 2060, only outnumbered by Indonesia in all periods.
Turning to the Republic of Korea, this nation is predicted to undergo negligible changes. In 2003, its population figure was 48 million. This number is forecasted to climb by only 2 million in 2030. and remain unchanged in 2060.
Turning to the remaining nation, Italy is predicted to experience a downward trend. In 2003, it recorded a population figure of 54 million. The figure is projected to decrease to 47 million in 2030, and fall by 2 million in the next 30-year period.
