The bar chart and table provide data about the life expectancy in 2008 and growth in life expectancy spanning from 1996 to 2008.
Overall, the life expectancy of Japan was the biggest figure, while the smallest one was Indonesia. Indonesia experienced the most significant growth, whereas the U.S. saw the smallest increase between 1996 and 2008.
Focusing on the data of the bar chart, Japan had the highest life expectancy (82.7). In contrast, Indonesia recorded the lowest figure (70.9). Regarding the figure in Korea, it was at 79.2, almost similar to the figure that was in the United States (77.2).
With regard to the table, it demonstrates changes between 1996 and 2008. Even if the figure in Indonesia rose by 14.1 years, which was the most drammatic growth throughout the period, it was the lowest figure in 2008. The most modest rise was in the U.S. (3.2 years). While Japan increased by 5.1 years, Korea witnessed a growth by 9.3 years.
