The bar chart shows the percentage of the total world population in 4 countries in 1950 and 2002, and projections for 2050. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

The provided bar chart elucidates data about how the world

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has changed in four specific countries over a 52-year span, from 1950 to 2002, and predictions for 2050. Units are portrayed in percentages. Evidently, despite a considerable fall, the world

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in China maintained its predominance,

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it is expected to lag behind

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.

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,

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displays an upward trajectory,

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all of the given countries witness a dramatic decline, and

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the lowest proportion can be seen in Japan whenever past

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future. In detail,

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commenced at 15%,

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rose to 17.5%, which still took a secondary position among developed countries.

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, China saw a notable decrease, specifically

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from 22.5% to 20%. Interestingly, predictions show that

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will surpass the Chinese people in 2050, taking the lead ,

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proportions accounting for 18% and 15%, respectively. Turning to small fractions, the USA constituted only 6% of the

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, and

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figure went down to 5%.

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, there are no movements in terms of projection. Ultimately, the

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of Japan remained under 5% for the whole year