The bar chart represents data regarding the proportion of the population aged 65 and above in Canada, Germany, and the UK over the 50-year period from 1980 to 2030.
Overall, all three countries experienced an increase in the proportion of people aged 65 and over throughout the period. Germany had the highest figures, while the UK consistently showed the lowest.
In 1980, the proportion of people aged 65 and over was the highest in Germany, at around 15%, compared to just 14%, in UK and roughly 10%, in Canada. In contrast, all three countries saw a significant rise, with Germany increasing to approximately 20%, reaching its peak, both Canada and UK reaching the same percentage at 15%, in 2000. In the predicted year, the upward trend is expected to continue. Germany is expected to reach 25%, at the top while Canada and UK are predicted to account for about 22% and around 18%, respective, in the last expected year.