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and 2050.
Overall, the highest proportion of people in Yemen were aged under 14. While most Italians fell
into 15-59 age group in 2000. It is predicted that in 2050, populations of both nations will show
an increase in the percentage of elderly people.
In 2000, over 60% of citizens in Italy fell into 15-59 age, and compared to Yemen, it is around
45%. The elderly Italians have approximately one-fourth of their population, yet Yemen was only
3.6%. In contrast, a half of Yemen’s population were children, but the data of Italy was pretty
lower, with just under 15%.
In the year 2050, the proportion of 15-to 59-year-olds in Yemen will rise to 75%. While Italy drop
enthusiastically to 15%. In addition, it is predicted that the data for people who will be aged over
60 in Yemen and Italy will rise up to 2.1% and 18.2%. However, the forecast shows that there
will be a decrease in the percentages of children in these 2 countries, to 37% and 11.5%.