The Graph Below Shows the Proportion of The Population Aged 65 and Over

The given line graph depicts the distribution of growth of the senior citizens from three countries over a century.

Begin from 1940, Japan saw only 5% population growth which declined to 4% from 1960 to 1980, then came back to 5% in 2000, after that a sharp increase in 2020 which doubled from 1940 and surpassed the other two nations reaching an all-time high above 25% in 2040.

In comparison, the other two nations, Sweden and USA, began slightly above 5% but not more than 10% in 1940, approximately 6 and 9 % respectively.

Their growth was steady until 1980, but by 2020 Sweden saw a jump to 20% in 2010 with a slight drop and reaching 25% by 2040, whereas the USA had steady growth until 2020 and, like others, had a sharp growth by 2020, but ending around 23% by 2040 in their population of senior citizens aged 65 and above.

Sample 2 The Graph Below Shows the Proportion of The Population Aged 65 and Over

The provided line graph illustrates the percentage of senior citizens aged 65 and above in the populations of Japan, Sweden, and the United States over a period of 100 years, from 1940 to 2040.

Starting in 1940, Japan’s elderly population experienced a modest growth of 5%, which slightly decreased to 4% between 1960 and 1980 before returning to 5% in 2000. Subsequently, there was a significant rise from 2000 to 2020, resulting in a twofold increase compared to the 1940 figure. By 2040, Japan’s senior citizen population reached a peak of just over 25%, surpassing both Sweden and the United States.

In contrast, Sweden and the United States commenced with a marginally higher percentage of senior citizens in 1940, approximately 6% and 9%, respectively. Both countries exhibited a steady growth pattern until 1980. However, by 2010, Sweden experienced a noticeable increase to 20%, followed by a minor decline and a subsequent rise to 25% by 2040.

Similarly, the United States maintained a consistent growth rate until 2020, when it also experienced a sharp increase in the proportion of senior citizens. Nonetheless, by 2040, the percentage of elderly individuals in the United States reached around 23%, slightly lower than the figures for both Japan and Sweden.

In summary, the line graph demonstrates a notable increase in the elderly population across all three countries, with Japan experiencing the most significant growth in senior citizens, followed by Sweden and the United States.