The table illustrates the historical data and future projections for the percentage of the population aged 65 and over in Canada, Germany, and the UK between 1988 and 2030.
Overall, it is clear that the elderly population is set to increase in all three nations. Germany is expected to remain the country with the highest proportion of older citizens, while the UK consistently records the lowest figures across the observed timeframe.
In 1988, Germany had the largest elderly population at 20%, followed by Canada at 16% and the UK at 14%. By 2000, these figures rose to 25%, 21%, and 15% respectively. Notably, the growth in the UK was relatively stagnant during this initial twelve-year period, increasing by only one percentage point, whereas Canada and Germany both saw a five-percentage-point rise.
Looking ahead to 2030, the upward trend is predicted to continue for all three countries. Germany is forecast to reach 30%, maintaining its position as the country with the oldest demographic. Canada is expected to follow with 26%, while the UK is projected to see a more significant increase compared to its previous growth rate, reaching 20% of its total population.