The bar chart illustrates the proportion of citizens aged 65 and above in three different countries – Canada, Germany and UK – in 1980 and 2000, with predictions for 2030.
Overall, it is evident from the chart that the percentage of elderly people increased in all three countries throughout the period. Germany consistently had the highest proportion, while the UK remained the lowest.
In 1980, the percentage of old people was highest in Germany, at about 15%, compared to around 13% in the UK. Canada also had the lowest proportion, at just approximately 10%. By 2000, all three countries had witnessed a rise, with Germany increasing to around 25%, Canada reaching 20%, and the UK remaining unchanged, at about 15% in 2000.
By 2030, the upward trend is expected to continue. Germany is predicted to reach 30%, remaining the leading country, whereas Canada is expected to continue to increase, reaching 25%, making it the second-highest country. In addition, the UK is predicted to have the smallest proportion over the period, at around 18%.
