The table below shows information and prediction regarding the change in percentage of the population of age 65 above in three countries.
The table illustrates the statistics about the senior citizens' population proportion in three different countries (Canada,
Germany
, and UK
) in 1988, 2000, and 2030.
Overall
, the percentages of elderly citizens in all nations showed an upward trend from 1988 to 2000 and it is also
expected to increase in 2030. The highest number of older people was recorded in Germany
in the first two years, and it will remain the highest in 2030 as well, while
the least figure can be seen in the UK
over the given period.
Between the years 1988 and 2000, the ageing population of Canada and Germany
rose about 5% each year with a total of 20.67% and 25.32% respectively. In the UK
, on the other hand
, the proportion slightly increased, nevertheless
it accounted for below 15%.
In the year 2030, all of the nations mentioned are expected to escalate an average of 5% in the retiree's community. Based on the given forecast information, Canada, Germany
, and the UK
will reach 26.35%, 30.42%, and 20.35% each.Submitted by s_syedy on
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