The table gives detailed information about the proportion of people aged 60 in six regions and around the world from 2000 to 2050.
Overall, it is clear that there is an upward trend, albeit to varying degrees and in different patterns, in the proportion of 60-year-old people in all countries and the whole world. Notably, that of Europe will experience the most pronounced growth throughout the period.
Looking at the details, the figures for Africa and Latin America stood at 5% and 7% in 2000, being the two smallest categories in the list. During the next 50 years, however, they will witness growth and will reach rates of 12% and 18%.
As for North America and Oceania, these figures accounted for 11% in 2000,making up the third largest figures among all. After 50 years, North America will increase to 26%, while Oceania will go up to 22%.
Moving to the next figures, Europe and the whole world started at 22% and 13% in 2000; they were the largest figures of that time period. In 2050, these categories will see a significant rise to 31% and 24%. It is also worth mentioning that the figure for Asia will reach 14% during the 50 years.