The bar chart illustrates average lifespan in Japan, United States, Korea, and Indonesia, while the table provides information about the percentage increase in life expectancy in these countries from 1953 to 2008.
Overall, Japan had the highest life expectancy in 2008, whereas Indonesia had the lowest figure. The reverse was true when looking at the increase over time: Indonesia experienced the greatest rise, while the United States saw the smallest improvement.
In 2008, Japan had the highest life expectancy among the four countries, at approximately 82 years. Although Japan already had a high lifespan, the rise between 1953 and 2008 was modest, at only 3.5%. Korea, on the other hand, had a slightly lower life expectancy of around 79 years in 2008, but showed a much more significant improvement over the 55-year period, with a 12.5% rise.
The United States had a life expectancy of about 76 years in 2008, making it the second lowest among the countries shown. Moreover, it experienced the smallest increase between 1953 and 2008, at just 3%. In contrast, Indonesia, which had the lowest life expectancy in 2008 (roughly 70 years), recorded the highest growth, with a remarkable 15.7% rise over the same period.