The charts compare the age distribution of the populations of Yemen and Italy in 2000 and provide projections for 2050.
Overall, Yemen had a much younger population than Italy in 2000, and although its population is expected to age by 2050, it will remain relatively youthful. In contrast, Italy already had an ageing population in 2000, and this trend is predicted to intensify significantly by 2050.
In 2000, over half of Yemen’s population consisted of children aged 0-14, while the 15-59 age group accounted for just over two fifths. Only a very small proportion, around 5%, were aged 60 or above. By 2050, the percentage of children in Yemen is projected to fall noticeably, whereas the working-age population is expected to rise to around half of the total. The proportion of elderly people is also predicted to increase, though it will still remain comparatively low.
Italy showed a very different pattern in 2000, with the majority of its population falling within the 15-59 age bracket, while approximately a quarter were aged 60 or over. By 2050, Italy is expected to experience a dramatic rise in the elderly population, which is projected to reach around 40%, making it the largest age group. Meanwhile, the proportion of people aged 0-14 is forecast to decline further, highlighting the country’s rapidly ageing demographic profile.