This chart compares the age structure of the population in South Korea and Japan from 1950 to 2023. It illustrates the age composition of the population in each country for each year, allowing an analysis of the changes and trends in population age structures in both South Korea and Japan. This data is crucial for understanding demographic shifts such as population aging and generational changes in both countries.
Comparison of Age Structure in Population between South Korea and Japan, 1950-2023
This chart compares the age structure of the population in South Korea and Japan from 1950 to 2023.
Data Source: World Population Prospects 2022
Age structure in population refers to the distribution of the population across different age groups at a specific point in time. It is an essential indicator for analyzing population structure, aging trends, generational changes, and the impacts of these demographic changes on economic and social dynamics.
| Rank | Name | Indicator | Subindicator |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |  South Korea 50s | 16.61% | 8M 602K people |
2 | South Korea 40s | 15.47% | 8M 9K people |
3 | South Korea 60s | 14.47% | 7M 493K people |
4 |  Japan 50s | 14.15% | 17M 443K people |
5 | Japan 40s | 13.49% | 16M 635K people |
6 | Japan 70s | 13.36% | 16M 473K people |
7 | South Korea 30s | 13.29% | 6M 879K people |
8 | South Korea 20s | 12.48% | 6M 462K people |
9 | Japan 60s | 11.90% | 14M 671K people |
10 | Japan 30s | 10.57% | 13M 37K people |
11 | Japan 20s | 9.79% | 12M 69K people |
12 | South Korea 10s | 8.84% | 4M 579K people |
13 | Japan 10s | 8.70% | 10M 723K people |
14 | Japan 80s | 8.33% | 10M 266K people |
15 | South Korea 70s | 7.47% | 3M 866K people |
16 | Japan Under-10 | 7.22% | 8M 902K people |
17 | South Korea Under-10 | 6.80% | 3M 523K people |
18 | South Korea 80s | 3.87% | 2M 6K people |
19 | Japan 90s | 2.38% | 2M 930K people |
20 | South Korea 90s | 0.68% | 351,788 people |
