The bar chart provides information about the percentage of people who aged 65 and over in three different countries in 1980, 2000 and projected figures for 2030.
Overall, it is clear that the proportion of people who aged 65 and over increased significantly over the period, and this upward trend is predicted to continue in projected year. Germany had and is expected to maintain the highest percentage of old people.
Looking at the graph in more detail, Germany had the highest percentage of elderly people in 1980, which accounted for 15%. This was followed by the UK and Canada, which constituted nearly 15% and 10%, respectively. By 2000, the percentage of elderly people in Germany rose significantly, reaching 20%, while the figures for the UK and Canada had similar shares, each accounting for 15%.
By 2030, Germany’s elderly population is expected to maintain its dominance, reaching 25%.
Similarly, the percentage of people aged 65 and over in the UK and Canada are predicted to increase to approximately 20% and 22%, respectively.