The bar chart compares three countries in terms of their population aged 65 and above in the years 1980 and 2000, along with projections for the year 2030. Overall, there was an upward trend in the proportion of those aged 65 and over in all the countries in question throughout, with this rising pattern expected to continue by the end of the period studied. Of particular note is Germany, which consistently had the highest percentage of this age group, while Canada, despite starting with the lowest figure in 1980, is predicted to surpass the UK by 2030.
Focusing on the past figures first, Germany had by far the highest percentage of people aged 65 or above in 1980, at 15%, a figure which then further rose to 20% after two decades. The UK followed closely with about 14%, with a slight increase to 15% in 2000. Although Canada showed smaller proportions initially, at just 10%, it experienced a significant change in 2000, reaching the same level as the UK’s.
As for the predictions for 2030, this upward trajectory is projected to continue in all the countries studied. Germany is expected to see its figures grow further to 25% in 2030, while those aged 65 and above will make up around 17% of the UK’s population. Canada is expected to witness sharp growth to approximately 22% in 2030, surpassing the UK.