The given line graph depicts how the percentage of people aged changed during the period from 1940 to 2040.
Overall, the three regions experienced different trends during the time period. It is clear that Sweden and Japan recorded a steady increase over the period. Additionally, a figure like America fluctuated before stabilizing toward the end of the period.
As the graph shows, after starting at approximately 9 percent, the USA’s percentage of aged people rose sharply and reached around 15% within a short period in 1960. It slightly declined to 1% over the period between 1980 and 2010. Then, the figure continues to rise in 2040. Regarding Japan, in 1940, it stood at 5% of aged people. This figure moderately dropped 3% in 1960, then it levelled off and remained relatively stable for the restin 1980. Afterward, the line will sharply shoot up to 27% in 2040.
Sweden’s percentage fluctuated during the period, rising and falling times before ending at around 25%
