The table presents the proportion of the population aged 65 and over in three nations in 1988 and 2008,
along with
projections for 2030. Linking Words
Overall
, all countries recorded an increase and are projected to rise, with Germany consistently having the largest share.
Looking in more detail, the percentage of Japanese aged 65 and above rose from 16.32% in 1988 to 20.67% in 2000. Linking Words
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is expected to grow over the following three decades to 26.35% in 2030. Linking Words
By comparison
, in Germany, Linking Words
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population surged by more than five percentage points between 1988 and 2000, standing at 25.32% in 2000. Its growth is likely to continue, reaching 30.42% in 2030.
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On the other hand
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the 65 and over age group in the UK saw a rise, it remained the lowest among the three nations. Linking Words
This
grew slightly from 14.23% in the first year to 14.89% in 2000, before being estimated to climb markedly to 20.35% in the final year.Linking Words