The table illustrates data on the proportion of the population aged 65 and above in Canada, Germany, and the UK for the years 1988, 2000, and 2030.
Overall, Germany had the highest percentage of elderly population in 1988 at 20.45% and is also predicted to have the highest increase by 2030. Conversely, the UK had the lowest percentage in both 1988 and the projected 2030.
In 1988, Canada had the lowest percentage at 16.32%, with a 5% increase by 2000 and a predicted 5% increase by 2030. On the other hand, the UK had a marginal increase of less than 1% from 1988 to 2000, but its percentage is expected to significantly rise to 20.35% after 30 years.
By contrast, Germany had the highest percentage in 1988, which increased to 25% by 2000 and is anticipated to reach 30% after 3 decades, reflecting the greatest increase among the three countries.
