The table chart demonstrates the data regarding the population growth among the individuals aged 60 years and older, in six various areas in 2000 and the forecast percentages for 2050.
Overall, the highest growth is predicted to be seen in North America. The region with most populous region in the period of 2000 was the Europe, while the reverse was true for Africa. Notably, every region is expected to increase their percentage.
In terms of 2000, the Europe topped the list with 22% of individuals at specific age group, while Africa was at the bottom of the ranking with 5% of their people being 60 and over. The Asia stood at the second place with 12%, followed by Oceania and North America with 11%. The Latin America managed to end up with 7%. Remarkable, 13 percent of whole world’s population were aged 60 and over.
Regarding the 2050, the highest figure is expected to see in the Europe with 31%, which is 9% more than in the 2000. The list is forecast to be followed by Asia which is expected to illustrate the highest rise of all other regions and ending up with 28%. North America is projected to end up with 2% in the period, followed by Oceania, Latin America and Africa which are projected to end with 22%, 18% and 12% respectively.