The pie charts compare the age distribution of the populations of Yemen and Italy in 2000, with projections for 2050.
Overall, Yemen had a much younger population than Italy in 2000, and this trend is expected to continue in 2050. However, the proportion of elderly people is predicted to increase in both countries, particularly in Italy.
In Yemen, people aged 0-14 accounted for 50.1% of the population in 2000, while those aged 15-59 made up 46.3%. Only 3.6% of the population were aged 60 or over. By 2050, the percentage of children is expected to fall to 37%, whereas the 15-59 age group will rise to 57.3%. The proportion of elderly people will also increase slightly, reaching 5.7%.
Italy showed a different pattern. In 2000, the largest proportion of the population was aged 15-59, at 61.6%. Meanwhile, 24.1% were aged 60 or over, and 14.3% were children. By 2050, the percentage of people aged 15-59 is predicted to decrease to 46.2%. In contrast, the proportion of elderly people will rise considerably to 42.3%, while the figure for children will fall slightly to 11.5%.
Overall, both countries are expected to experience population ageing, although this change will be much more significant in Italy.