Chart 2
Projected distribution of various cohorts at age 65, by place of birth

1947 to 1951 (2012 to 2016) 1957 to 1961 (2022 to 2026) 1967 to 1971 (2032 to 2036) 1977 to 1981 (2042 to 2046) 1987 to 1991 (2052 to 2056) 1997 to 2001 (2062 to 2066) 0 20 40 60 80 100 % CanadaCanada EuropeEurope The AmericasThe Americas AsiaAsia AfricaAfrica
Note(s):
The years within parentheses indicate when a particular cohort will turn 65. In all cohorts, persons born in Oceania could represent a small portion of the population at age 65 (less than 0.3%).
Source(s):
Special tabulations from Demosim, reference scenario.

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Projected distribution of various cohorts at age 65, by place of birth, %
  Canada Europe The Americas Asia Africa
1947 to 1951 (2012 to 2016) 71.8 12.6 4.3 9.8 1.2
1957 to 1961 (2022 to 2026) 73.8 7.4 4.3 12.6 1.7
1967 to 1971 (2032 to 2036) 64.4 7.4 5.6 19.1 3.1
1977 to 1981 (2042 to 2046) 61.4 6.6 5.3 22.5 3.9
1987 to 1991 (2052 to 2056) 59.3 6.6 5.1 24.3 4.4
1997 to 2001 (2062 to 2066) 53.2 7.0 5.8 28.5 5.2
Note(s):
The years within parentheses indicate when a particular cohort will turn 65. In all cohorts, persons born in Oceania could represent a small portion of the population at age 65 (less than 0.3%).
Source(s):
Special tabulations from Demosim, reference scenario.
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