The graph below shows the proportion of the population aged 65 and over between 1940 and 2040 in three different countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The graph below shows the proportion of the population aged 65 and over between 1940 and 2040 in three different countries.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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The line chart depicts the rate of population aged 65 and over in
Japan
, Sweden, and the USA from 1940 to 2040.
Overall
, all trends have a kind of increasing movement in
this
chart. In 1940, the US was the highest point in comparison with
Japan
. Of course, in 2040, their positions were completely reversed.
To begin
with, in 1940, the USA with around 9% of the population, was in the highest rank.
While
Japan
started with 5% at
this
time. It can be seen that from 1940 to 2040, Sweden had many upward and downward movements with increasing trends.
Also
, between 2020 and 2040, it will be increasing sharply to reach around 25%.
It is clear that
from 1940 to 1980, the trend in the USA increased from around 9% to 15%.
Besides
on, from 1980 to 2020, it kept its process with a bit of decrease. But, from 2020 to 2040, it jumped from under 15% to around 24%. To flip side,
Japan
had a drop between 1940 and the middle of 1980.
Then
, it rose moderately from almost 3% to 10% in the middle of 2020. At
this
point, it started to develop dramatically to reach 25% and
then
its
last
point will be around 27% in 2040.
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Vocabulary: Replace the words japan with synonyms.
Vocabulary: The word "chart" was used 2 times.
Vocabulary: The word "trends" was used 3 times.
Vocabulary: The word "reach" was used 2 times.
Vocabulary: The word "around" was used 5 times.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • aging population
  • proportion
  • elderly
  • significant increase
  • surpass
  • gradual increase
  • crucial period
  • rapid increase
  • healthcare advancements
  • lower birth rates
  • projections
  • adjustments in social services
  • demographic dynamics
  • lifestyle choices
  • trends
  • notable
  • potentially
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