The bar chart illustrates the percentage of total spending by UK residents in 2004 across three categories – Food and Drink, Restaurant and Hotel, and Entertainment – divided by age group.
Overall, spending patterns vary significantly by age group. Younger people (under 30) spent more on Restaurants and Hotels, whereas older age groups, especially those above 60, allocated a larger proportion of their spending to Food and Drink. Entertainment spending peaked among the middle-aged group (46-60).
People under 30 spent the highest proportion (around 14%) on Restaurants and Hotels compared to other categories. In contrast, their spending on Food and Drink and Entertainment was relatively lower, around 6% and 7% respectively.
For the 31-45 and 46-60 age groups, spending was more balanced. The 46-60 age group spent the most on Entertainment (over 14%), while spending slightly more on Food and Drink than on Restaurants and Hotels.
Among people aged 61-75 and over 76, spending on Food and Drink increased significantly, reaching over 20% for the 76+ group. In contrast, spending on Restaurants and Hotels declined with age, becoming the lowest among the oldest age group. Entertainment spending also declined after the age of 60
