The graph illustrates the proportion of people aged 65 and above in Germany, Canada, and the UK in 1988 and 2000, along with projections for 2030.
Overall, all three countries experienced growth in the share of elderly people between 1988 and 2000, and this upward trend is expected to continue. Germany consistently had the highest proportion, while the UK remained the lowest, although the gap between the three nations is predicted to narrow by 2030.
In 1988, Germany recorded the largest elderly population, with nearly 20% of its citizens aged 65 or older. This was approximately four percentage points higher than Canada (16.3%) and six points above the UK (14.2%). By 2000, Germany had risen to about 25%, maintaining its lead. Canada also grew notably to just over 20%, surpassing Germany’s 1988 figure, whereas the UK showed only a modest rise, reaching 15%.
Looking ahead to 2030, the share of elderly people is expected to increase in all three countries. Germany is projected to reach around 30%, remaining the highest. Canada is predicted to climb to just above 26%, while the UK is forecast to grow more substantially than before, approaching 20.4%. Despite these increases, the relative ranking of the countries will remain unchanged.