The bar chart displays the percentage of the total world population in four countries for the years 1950, 2002, and projections for 2050.
In 1950, India’s population percentage was approximately 15%, while China had the highest percentage at about 20%. The United States followed with around 5%, and Japan had the lowest at approximately 3%.
By 2002, China’s population percentage remained the highest at 20%, followed by India at about 15%. The USA maintained a percentage of 5%, while Japan’s population share decreased to around 2%. Notably, India’s percentage showed an increase from 1950 to 2002, with projections indicating further growth into 2050.
In conclusion, India’s population percentage has increased over the years, while China’s has declined from 1950 to 2002 and is projected to continue decreasing. The USA also experienced a decline from 1950 to 2002, but its population percentage has stabilized since 2002 and is projected to remain consistent through 2050. Lastly, Japan has consistently had a very small population percentage compared to the other countries, showing a decline each year and continuing this trend in projections up to 2050.