The table describes the change and predictions in the proportion of the population aged 65 and more in Canada, Germany, and the UK.
Overall
, older individuals increases in proportion in all countries in 2002, and are predicted to Linking Words
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increase in 2030. Germany is predicted to have the highest percentage of old people in 2030 Linking Words
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the UK with the lowest percentage.
In 1988, the proportion of 65 years old and more in Canada was 16.32%, it increased by around 4 % in the year 2000. A similar pattern is observed in Germany that started at 20.45% and Linking Words
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25.32 in 1998 and 2000 respectively. Both countries are forecast to increase at least 5% by 2030.
As for the UK, it showed the lowest number of older people with 14.23% and is Linking Words
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similar in 2000 with 14.89%. By 2030, it is speculated to reach 20.35%.Linking Words
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