Age composition in 2026:
| Canada | United Kingdom | |
|---|---|---|
| Young Population | 14.85%6,011,109 | 16.72%11,693,284 |
| Working Age Population | 64.41%26,065,979 | 63.34%44,295,443 |
| Elderly Population | 20.73%8,390,636 | 19.94%13,942,801 |
In 2026, the median age is 41.8 years in Canada and 41.2 years in United Kingdom.Canada already reached United Kingdomโs current median age in 2022, about 4 years ahead in population aging.
The total population of Canada is projected to keep growing until 2100, reaching 53,612,233.The total population of United Kingdom peaks in 2072 at 76,068,380.
By 2050, the dependency ratio of Canada will be 64.3%, and 25.67% of the population will be elderly.By 2050, the dependency ratio of United Kingdom will be 65.9%, and 24.68% of the population will be elderly.
| Canada | United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Demographic dividend (dependency ratio below 50%) | 1978โ2018 | 1950 | |
| Aging society (65+ reaches 7%) | 1950 or earlier | 1950 or earlier | |
| Aged society (65+ reaches 14%) | 2010 35 years later | 1975 | |
| Super-aged society (65+ reaches 20%) | 2025 | 2027 2 years later |