population in different continents between 2000 and 2050

The bar chart provides information about the old population aged 60 and above around the globe and in six different continents between 2000 and 2050. In general, the proportion of the elderly in some areas was higher than in the world, and it is expected to increase eventually. Initially, Europe had the most densely populated elderly globally, accounting for one-fifth, which was twice as many as the total proportion. In comparison, North America and Oceania came second and third, showing a percentage of less than 20%. Conversely, the figure for the African elderly revealed the lowest percentage of 5%, and other continents populated by no more than 10% of the same age. In 2050, the number of older people in most areas is expected to be doubled, and Europe is projected to have the highest number of old residents at 35%. Although the number of old Africans populating this area will be more than double, the proportion does not reach 15%. Other continents, on the other hand, will have a higher population than the global figure.