The bar chart presents information on the rate of employment among males and females aged 60-64 in four different countries in 1990 and 2000.
In general, there is a decrease in male employment in all countries, with Belgium being the only country where the rates went more notable than others, while figures for females in the USA and Australia show a upward trend. Notably, Japan indicated the highest figure in both males and females.
Figure for men in the USA and Japan experienced a slight similar change in the given period. Turning to specific percentages, the USA’s male employment rate dropped from 73% in 1990 to 55% in 2000, whereas Japan saw a decrease from 85% to 74% in the same span. In comparison, Belgium reported the highest change, as the male employment rate in this country fell from 79% in the former year to 19% in the latter. Following this, Australia witnessed a significant decline, with from 76% to 47% respectively.
The USA and Australia saw a rise in the percentage of women employment in 60-64 age category, with the former responsible for change from 36% to 39%, while letter responsible for change from 16% to 18%. Despide these increases, the percentage of employed women in Japan decreased. Number-wise, its 43% in 1990 to 40% 30 year later. Interestingly, Belgium became the lowest employed country among both male and female, with 19% and 7% respectively, in 60-64 age category, being the only country to do so.