The line graphs depict the population changes in Sougthern Pacific Ocean nations from 1950 to 2040, comparing between urban and rural polulations, as welll as age distribution. Overall, it is clear that the total number of population in that countries increases consistently over the period, with urban residents outnumbering their rural counterparts. Likewise, 15 cohort remain the biggest demongraphic segment.
In 1950, Nations recorded roughly 15 millions residents intotal, with about 8 and 5 millions of urban and rural dwellers respectively. The total figure witnessed an upward trend and doubled to approximately 30 millions – 20 millions urban and 10 millions rural – and it is expected rising futher to more than 40 millions in total with urban population account for 35 millions and rural residents remain stable at 10 millions.
As for the age structure, the youngest cohort dominated with almost 8 millions in 1950, followed by 5 millions of senior group and virtually 0 aged 65 older. Notably, the figure for under-15 group surged to 20 millions in 2000 and projected to be almost 30 millions after nearly a century. In contrast, working age population reached a plateau of around 5 millions throughout the given period, while those over 65 fluctuated under 5 millions before predicted to surpass the senior to about 10 millions by 2040.