The table illustrates the information and anticipations about the development in the proportion of older people in three various countries such as Canada, Germany, and the UK from 1988 to 2030.
Overall, as can be seen from the table, all the categories witness an upward trend. Moreover, Germany seems to dominate others in terms of the population aged 65 and above over the mentioned period.
Starting with the UK, which experienced a slight rise in the percentage of older people between 1988 and 2000, from 14.23% to 14.89%. Additionally, it is forecast that there will be another moderate growth to 20.35% by 2030, which will be the lowest figure compared to other countries.
Regarding the percentage of elders in Canada and Germany, both of them underwent a noticeable increase between 1988 and 2000, from 16.32% to 20.67% and 20.45% to 25.32%, respectively. For the next 30 years, the figure in Germany is predicted to marginally grow to 30.42%, which will take the first place, followed by that of Canada, at 26.35%.