The chart illustrates the proportions of female workers and workers aged 50 or above in the UK workforce from 1971 to 2019. It is evident that the female workforce grew by only 10% over the last 48 years, while the proportion of workers aged 50 and above increased by 11% over 29 years.
Upon analyzing the chart, it is observed that the percentage of female workers in the UK steadily increased from 37% in 1971 to approximately 45% by 1990. However, this growth plateaued after 1990. Conversely, the proportion of workers aged 50 and above entering the UK workforce began to rise after 1990, with 21% of this age group joining the workforce. This demographic has steadily increased since then, reaching from 21% to 32%.
In conclusion, over the past 48 years, the proportion of female workers has surpassed that of workers aged 50 and above in the UK workforce, with a steady albeit slower growth rate.
