Question

Collect the official data about present and a decade old population of various Asian countries and plot a graph of that data. With the help of it, draw your conclusions about demographic changes.

Answer 1

Population Changes in Various Asian Countries

Introduction

Population is an important factor in understanding a country's growth and development. Comparing current and decade-old population data helps us study demographic changes.

Country	Population (2014	Population (2024)
India	1.29 billion	1.43 billion
China	1.37 billion	1.41 billion
Indonesia	252 million	281 million
Pakistan	188 million	241 million
Bangladesh	159 million	173 million
Japan	127 million	124 million

Graph

Draw a double bar graph using the above data:

• X-axis: Countries
• Y-axis: Population
• Two bars for each country:
  • 2014 Population
  • 2024 Population

Observations

1. Population has increased in most Asian countries over the last decade.
2. India shows a significant increase in population.
3. Pakistan and Indonesia have experienced rapid population growth.
4. China’s population growth has been comparatively slow.
5. Japan shows a slight decline in population.

Conclusions

1. Most Asian countries are experiencing population growth.
2. Developing countries generally have higher population growth rates than developed countries.
3. An increased population puts pressure on resources, healthcare, education, and employment.
4. Countries with declining populations may face challenges related to an ageing population and labour shortages.
5. Demographic changes play an important role in the social and economic development of a country.

Thus, the graph indicates that while population growth continues in most Asian countries, some countries are experiencing slower growth or population decline, leading to significant demographic changes.