The graphs illustrate the proportion and figures of Australian children and teenagers between 1958 to present time and continue until 2038 projection.
It is clearly depicted that the overall trend of percentages and fixed numbers have been reversed, which the kids and adolescents segment amongst australian citizens has been gradually decreasing. In contrast, number of children and young people has been on a significant rise along the year and predicted to steadily increase until 2038. Therefore, it is implicitly expressed that the number of australian residents has been improving noticeably within the stated time period, especially for adults and elderly.
In 1958, young individuals accounted for 43% of the australian population, comprising 30% aged 0 to 14 years old and 13% aged 15 to 24 years old. Percentage of the younger aged ones peaked at almost 20% by 1978 and has been starting to decline subsequently to 2038, while the older aged people has been dropping abruptly.
Moreover, despite the deteriorating proportion trend, the figure of adolescents has been rising drastically from more than 4 millions to double the number. There was a slight drop in 1978, but recovered immediately.