The bar chart illustrates the percentage of the population aged 65+ in Canada, Germany, and the UK in 1980, in 2000, and in 2030 (prediction).
Overall, it is clear that figures for all three countries experienced a gradual rise over the period. Meanwhile, Germany accounted for and will make up the highest percentage among the three countries. In contrast, it is predicted that Canada will gradually overtake the UK.
By 1980, the percentage of people aged 65 and over in Canada accounted for 10%, which made it the smallest proportion in this year. Meanwhile, in Germany, the proportion of the population aged 65+ made up 15%, which makes it the largest percentage in 1980 among these three countries. In contrast, the percentage of people aged over 65 in the United Kingdom represented under 15%. Over the 20 years, the percentage of individuals aged 65 and over in the UK and Canada both grew to 15% and became equal, whereas the figure for Germany showed a dramatic climb and indicated 20%.
By contrast, the assumption demonstrates that the proportion of residents aged 65+ in Canada will significantly increase to over 20%, thereby will overtaking the figure for the UK, which will make up just under 20%. Finally, it is presumed that the percentage of the population aged 65 and over in Germany is going to rise to 25%.