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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