Band 9: The pie charts below illustrate the age distribution of the populations of Brazil and Germany in 2000 and projections for the year 2050. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The pie charts compares the proportion of people in different age groups in Brazil and Germany in 2000, as well as their project figures for 2050.

Overall, both countries are expected to have an ageing population by 2050. While Brazil will experience a moderate rise in the proportion of seniors, Germany is predicted to see a much older population, with a sharp decline in the share of adults.

In 2000, the majority of Brazil’s population consisted of adults, making up around two-thirds of the total. By contrast, only a small proportion were seniors. By 2050, the percentage of adults is expected to rise slightly, while the share of young people will fall noticeably. The proportion of seniors is predicted to more than double.

In Germany, the trend is even more pronounced. In 2000, adults accounted for about two-thirds of the population, while seniors represented around one-fifth. However, by 2050, the proportion of elderly people is expected to increase dramatically, reaching 40%, whereas the share of adults will fall below half. The percentage of young people is predicted to remain almost the same.

Overall, it is clear that both Brazil and Germany are expected to have older populations by 2050, but the ageing trend will be much stronger in Germany.