The table demonstrates the percentage of individuals aged 60 and over in six different continents and in the world in 2000 and the numbers which are anticipated for 2050.
Overall, the proportions are predicted to increase by 2050 in all categories. Additionally, the most older people will be in Europe and Asia.
In detail, if we look at the highest numbers, in 2000 Europe had 22% of people over 60. By 50 years this figure will reach the largest percentage among all groups, standing at just over 30%. Meanwhile, in North America and Asia these trends were almost the same, representing 11%, however, after a half century they will be doubled.
When it comes to other nations, including Africa, Latin America, and Oceania the population of the elderly was 5%, 7%, and 11%, respectively. By the end of the period, they will experience a noticeble growth, reaching 12%, 18%, and 22% for each. Finally, the total number of older people over 60 in the world was 13% in 2000, and by 2050, this number is predicting to rise, comprising 24%.
