The bar chart compares the percentages of people aged over 65 in Canada, Germany and the UK in 1980 and 2000, with projections for 2030.
Overall, the proportion of people aged over 65 increased in all three countries, although the figure for the UK remained unchanged between 1980 and 2000. Germany had the highest proportion in both 1980 and 2000 and is expected to maintain its dominance in 2030. Notably, the proportion in Canada increased substantially, surpassing the UK in 2000 and being projected to rise further by 2030. In contrast, the UK is expected to have the lowest proportion in 2030, despite a projected gradual increase.
Germany and Canada followed a similar pattern over the period. In 1980, there was a noticeable disparity between the proportions of people aged over 65 in Germany and Canada, with respective figures of 15% and 10%. By 2000, both figures had increased significantly, with Germany reaching 25% and the corresponding figure for Canada standing at 20%. As for the projections, both figures are expected to increase by 10 percentage points, reaching 30% and 25%, respectively.
The UK, on the other hand, had a noticeably lower proportion of people aged over 65. Although the proportion of seniors in the UK ranked second at approximately 13%, this figure remained unchanged in 2000. Despite a projected increase by 2030, the UK is expected to have the lowest proportion among the three countries, at just under 20%.