The chart illustrates the proportion of employers of both sexes, aged 60 to 64, in four different countries between 1997 and 2000.
Overall, there is a significant disparity between male and female employers, with more employers recorded in 1997 than in 2000. The number of male employers consistently exceeds that of female employers. Additionally, Japan saw the highest number of employers, while Belgium recorded the lowest.
In 1997, the percentage of male employers aged 60 to 64 ranged from 73% to 85%. In contrast, the percentage of female employers in the same age group ranged from 8% to 43%. Japan had the highest number of employed individuals in this age bracket, perhaps due to their healthcare system, which encourages older individuals to remain in the workforce. Conversely, Belgium had the smallest proportion of employers, likely because the government has focused on supporting retirees.
Over time, the number of older workers in employment has slightly decreased. The most significant decline occurred in Belgium, where the percentage dropped from 19% to 7%, possibly due to improvements in their economic system. Neither the USA nor Australia recorded the largest or smallest portions in the chart.