The given graphs illustrate information about the population in Japan. The chart shows population trends in the past, present, and future in millions. The table depicts the percentages and numbers of the population aged 65 and over in 1950, 2005, 2035, and 2055.
Overall, upon analyzing the data, it is clear that senior citizens will account for a larger proportion of Japan’s population in the future. By contrast, Japan’s population witnessed notable growth in the past and at present, but the figure is predicted to decline in the future.
In the past, the figure stood at 84.1 million, and this grew to 123.6 million over four decades, then continued its upward trend, showing a slight decline between 2010 and 2015, before reaching 127.8 million. Meanwhile, people aged 65 years and over commenced the period at 4.1 million, which was 4.9% of the total population. The figure reached 25.7 million and 20.0% by 2005.
In the future, the total population will experience a striking decrease, reaching 110 million by 2035; the figure is predicted to decline further to 89.9 million by 2055. By contrast, the number of people aged 65 years and older will increase and reach 37.2 million in 2035, and after a minimal decline, it will be 36.5 million, whereas the percentage will comprise 34.0% and 41.0% of the total figure in 2035 and 2055, respectively