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 whole world.Notable, that of Europe experiencing the most pronounced growth throughout the period.
Looking at the details, the figure for Africa and Latin America stood at 5% and 7% in 2000, being the last largest categories in the list. During next 50 years, however, they will witness growths and will reach their peak rates, at 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 whole world people started with 22% and 13%in 2000, they were the largest figures of that time period. In 2050, these categories will be followed by a significant rise to 31% and 24%. It is also worth mentioning that the figure for Asia will reach a growth by 14% during 50 years.
