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 relevent.

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people aged 65 in three countries over the period from 1940 to 2020 and the future prediction in 2040.

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showed an upward trend over time. By the end of the period, the

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in Japan had become the largest among the three. In 1940, the

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in the US began at below 10%, before rising to 15% in 1980.

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the proportion had a minor decrease, it rebounded to 15% by 2020.

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share is estimated to soar to around 24% in 2040. Turning to Sweden, the proportion started at approximately 7%, which was followed by a gradual increase to nearly 15% in 1980. Despite some fluctuation, the rate is predicted to rise to over 25% by 2040.

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in Japan accounted for 5% in 1940. The share fell steadily to about 3% and recovered to 5% in the 2000s.

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rose consistently and is projected to reach a peak point of 27% in 2040.