This line graph provides information about the share of people who are 65 years old and older in Japan, Sweden, and the USA from 1940 to 2040.
From an overall perspective, it is apparent that the population in all the three countries will age considerably until 2040. Additionally, the country which had the youngest population among the surveyed countries in 1940 will become the oldest one by 2040, and vice versa.
In 1940, Japan was the youngest country with 5% of its population being 65 and over this age, while Sweden and the USA followed closely with nearly 7% and 9%, respectively. By the year 2000, the percentage of older population in the USA and Sweden had seen an upward trend, reaching about 14%, Whereas Japan maintained its status as the younger nation, with 5% of its population being 65 and older.
In the 20-year period between 2000 and 2040, the older population in Japan is projected to surge to 27%. During the same period, the USA’s older population increases to about 24%, while Sweden’s rises by roughly 10%.