The line graph illustrates how many residents by age groups will live in Japan from 1960 to 2040.
Overall, the percentage of 25-64 and until 14 aged populations in Japan will decreased noticeably, while the reverse will true for over 65 aged people. It is clear that the figure for 25-64 aged Japanese will the most figure during the period.
In 1960, the percentage of over 65 aged people in Japan began at about 5% and then the figure remained unchanged in the next decade. Additionally, there will a significant rise in over 65 aged residents, reaching just 10% at the end of the period.
0-14 and 25-64 aged Japanese, on the other hand, will indicate declining trends. Between 1960 and 1970, the percentage of residents by 25-64 aged increased marginally from 65% to 70%, after which the figure remained stable more or less at around 70% until 2000. Furthermore, the figure for 25-64 aged Japanese will drop to under 60% by 2040. The figure will show the largest proportion of population over other categories during the given period. Similarity, the percentage of 0-14 aged Japan’s residents showed a fluctuation from 30% initially to 20% in 1990. Following this, the figure will fall noticeably by 10% in the final year.