The line chart provided illustrates the percentage of Japan’s population by age groups; 0-14, 25-64, and 65+ from 1960 to 2040.
Overall, it is evident that the proportion of the 0-14 age group population decreases midway through the period, while the figure for the 65+ age population increases throughout the period.
In detail, the proportion of the 25-64 age population fluctuates slightly over the given period. In 1960, the figure started at 65% and remained stable. However, after 2000, the percentage of the 25-64 age population fell significantly to approximately 60%. Furthermore, the proportion of the 65+ age population displays a considerable increase over the years; it started at around 5% in 1960 and increased significantly to 15% in 2000. By the end of the period, this figure will experience the highest proportion, reaching nearly 35%.
Additionally, the percentage of the 0-14 age population shows a considerable fall. In 1960, the figure was 30% and decreased slightly to 20% in 2000. However, by the end of the period, the 0-14 age population will experience a noticeable decline, reaching the lowest point at around 10% in 2040.
