The table illustrates the proportion of individuals aged 65 and older in Canada, Germany, and the UK for the years 1988, 2000, and an estimation for 2030.
Overall, there is an increase in the share of elderly citizens across all three countries during this period. Notably, the UK experienced almost no change in the first 12 years. Additionally, Germany consistently has the highest percentage of elderly people, while the figures for the UK are the lowest in all three years.
In 1988, the proportion of senior citizens in Germany began at 20.35%, followed by an increase to 25.53%. Canada showed a similar trend, with its elderly population growing from 16.45% to 20.65% over the same period. In contrast, the percentage of elderly people in the UK remained relatively stable throughout this time, hovering shy of 15%.
By 2030, the population of individuals aged 65 and older in Germany is projected to continue this upward trend, reaching 30.65%. In Canada and the UK, the figures are expected to rise by just over 4 percent, reaching 26.35% and 20.45%, respectively.