The table illustrates information and predictions regarding the change in the proportion of senior citizens in three nations. Overall, there have been rises in the percentage of people aged 65 and above in all three examined countries. In addition, while Germany has consistently taken the lead, the UK has witnessed the lowest figures.
In 1988, the elderly living in Germany accounted for 20%, closely followed by the percentage of those residing in Canada and the UK, with respective figures being 16% and 14%. Over the next 12 years, the proportion of people aged 65 and above in Germany increased to 25%. Similarly, but to varying degrees, the share of elderly individuals in Canada and the UK experienced a slight rise to 21% and 15%.
From 2000 to 2030, the percentage of the population aged 65 and above in three nations rose by 5%. However, Germany’s figure is expected to reach its highest level in 2030, at 30%. Also, Germany will still dominate the table. Canada will be ranked second, with the proportion of old people being 4% less than that of Germany. The figure for the UK will still have the lowest rank.