The bar charts compare the population distribution in Yemen and Italy by age groups for the year 2000 and the projected figures for 2050. Overall, the age group between 15 and 59 years holds the largest proportion in both countries across both years.
Starting with Yemen, in 2000, children and adolescents (aged 0-14 years) constituted nearly half of the total population. However, this figure is expected to decline to 37% by 2050. The middle-aged group (15-59 years) had the second-largest share, just over 45% in 2000, which is projected to increase to 57.3% by 2050. The elderly population (60+ years) had the smallest percentage, nearly 4% in 2000 and expected to rise to 6% by 2050.
Regarding Italy, the 0-14 years age group had the lowest percentage in both years, decreasing slightly from 14.3% in 2000 to 11.5% in 2050. The older generation (60+ years) accounted for almost a quarter of the population in 2000 and is projected to reach more than 40% by 2050. In 2000, 61.6% of people were between 15 and 59 years old, but this proportion is expected to drop significantly to just over 45% by 2050.
In summary, while Yemen’s population is projected to see a decline in the younger age group and an increase in the middle-aged group, Italy is expected to experience a significant increase in the elderly population and a notable decrease in the proportion of middle-aged individuals.