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• From 1950 to 2010, the share of Canada's population aged 65 and older increased from 8% to 14%.
• Japan recorded the highest proportion of people aged 65 and older among Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries in 2010, at 23%. Mexico recorded the lowest proportion at 6%.
• From 2010 to 2050, the share of the OECD population aged 65 and older is projected to increase from 15% to 26%.

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