The table below shows information and predictions regarding the change in percentage of the population aged and above in 3 countries

The bar chart illustrates data on citizens aged over 65 since 1988 and shows the changing forecast for 2030 in 3 major countries, including

Canada

,

Germany

and the

UK

.

Overall

, there have been some upward trends over each period for the

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population, predicted to climb continuously until 2030 in these three countries.

Additionally

, the elderly people in

Germany

account for the largest proportion and are expected to remain highest in future. In 1988, the proportion of the elderly population in

Germany

was at the highest point, reaching 20%, followed by

Canada

at 16% and

finally

the

UK

experienced the lowest percentage at 14%. During the selected years from 1988 to 2000, the

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rate in both

Canada

and

Germany

increased by 5%,

while

the

UK

experienced a negligible growth of only 1%. Over the remaining period, the percentage of individuals aged 65 and above is estimated to rise in 3 distinct countries in 2030. It can be seen that the growth of the

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population in the

UK

,

Canada

and

Germany

will follow a similar pattern, 5% higher compared to 2000.

Germany

is expected to take the lead with 30%, the lowest rate will be

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at 20% and

Canada

will trail behind

Germany

by 4%.