The table provides data and future predictions about the percentage of the population aged 65 and over in three countries — Canada, Germany, and the UK — for the years 1988, 2000, and 2030.
Overall, the proportion of elderly people is increasing in all three countries. Germany consistently has the highest percentage, while the UK has the lowest throughout the three years.
In 1988, Germany had the largest percentage of people aged 65 and above at 20.45%, followed by Canada at 16.32%, and the UK at just 14.23%. By 2000, this indicator went up for all countries: Germany reached 25.32%, Canada 20.67%, and the UK 14.89%.
Predictions for 2030 show that the percentage is expected to rise in each country. Germany is forecasted to have the highest proportion at 30.42%, while Canada is predicted to reach 26.35%. The UK is expected to increase to 20.35%.
