The graph below demonstrates the percentage of the population ina particular country by age group from 1960, with projections for 2040.
As an overall trend, the given graph highlights in aging population, with a growing share of elderly citizens and a declining number of younger individuals.
The data reveals significant demographic changes over the period. In 1960, the largest age group was 15-64, accounting with slightly over 50% of total population. This proportion remained stable figure until 2000, after which it began to decline by roughly 45% by projected 2040.
Conversely, the proportion of people aged 65 and over has been steadily increasing. Its starting point by 1960 was approximately 15% and by 2010 it almost doubled. Population of this age group is expected to rise slightly to 45% by 2040. Meanwhile, the percentage of children aged 0-14 experienced continuous decrease, dropping from around 30% to projected 20% in 2040.
