The graph shows the proportion of the population aged 65 and over between 1940 and 2040 in three different countries.
The line graph gives information about the percentage of the
population
aged 65 and over during the period 1940 to 2040 in the USA, Sweden and Japan. Use synonyms
Overall
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this
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population
is predicted to increase in these three countries.
The USA began with 9% in 1940, the highest proportion of the other two countries. It increased gradually to 10% in 1960 and Use synonyms
then
reached 15% after twenty years. Linking Words
However
, 2000 witnessed a small decrease to approximately 14% Linking Words
then
levelled off until 2020. After that, there is an expectation for a significant increase to 23% in 2040.
In 1940, Sweden stood at 7% followed by a steady rise to reach 25% Linking Words
at the end
of the period. Linking Words
On the other hand
, Japan experienced a slight decline in the first twenty years from 5% to 3%. Afterwards, Linking Words
this
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population
number stays the same for the following 30 years. Since 1990, the Use synonyms
population
rate grew steadily to 10% in 2030. Use synonyms
Subsequently
, Linking Words
this
rate is predicted to peak at 26% in 2040.Linking Words
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