The table illustrates the proportion of people aged 65 and over in Canada, Germany, and the UK in 1988, 2000 and an estimation of 2030
Overall, there is a rise in the share of the elderly in all three countries over the period examined, with the UK witnessing almost no change in the first 12 years. Additionally, Germany consistently have the largest percentage of the elderly, while the figures for the UK are the lowest in all three years
In 1988, the proportion of senior citizens in Germany started at 20.35%, after which it saw a rise to 25.53%. The figure for Canada saw a similar change, growing from 16.45% to 20.65% in the first 12 years. Meanwhile, the percentage of elderly people in the UK remained relatively unchanged during this period, at the shy of 15%
By 2030, the population of people aged 65 and plus in Germany is expected to increase at the same rate, reaching 30.65%. The figures for Canada and the UK will rise by just over 4 percent to end at 26.35% and 20.45%, respectively.