The graph shows the top twenty-five countries with the highest proportion of the population aged over 65 years in 2018. In Japan, about 28 percent of the total population was 65 years and older in 2018.
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The graph shows the top twenty-five countries with the highest proportion of the population aged over 65 years in 2018. In Japan, about 28 percent of the total population was 65 years and older in 2018.
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The graph shows the top twenty-five countries with the highest proportion of the population aged over 65 years in 2018. In Japan, about 28 percent of the total population was 65 years and older in 2018.
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