Figure 2.1. Estimates of the 11th Coordinated Population Projection for Germany (until 2050).

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Figure 2.2. Fields of Activity of the Duisburg Development Agency (EG DU).

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Figure 3.1. Populations of Selected Prefectures (left-hand scale) and Japan (right-hand scale), 1884–2010 (in millions).

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Figure 3.2. Population Growth of Niigata Prefecture (right-hand scale, in millions) and Niigata City (left-hand scale, in thousands), 1920–2009.

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Figure 3.3. Births and Deaths and Net Migration in Niigata Prefecture, 1955–2008 (in thousands).

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Figure 3.4. Population Change in Sado Island by Age Group (left-hand scale) and Total Population (right-hand scale, in thousands).

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Figure 3.5. Net Out-Migration From Sado Island, including Reasons for Migration (Selected years: 1980–2005, number of persons).

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Figure 3.6. Migration To and From Sado Island, 2005 (absolute and net totals).

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