The pie charts offer a visual representation of the proportion of tourists from the UK to Spain, categorized by age, over two periods 1983 and 2003.
Overall, it is readily apparent that there was a significant change in the percentage of each age group constituting the entire population of travellers, with the population of English tourists aged from 25 to 34 and 35 to 54 years old shrinking substantially, while the remaining age brackets underwent a marked increase, indicating a shift in travelling preference among tourists from the UK.
In 1983, 50% of the entire population of English travelers visiting Spain were aged from 35 to 54, making them the most prominent group, which more than doubled that of those from 25 to 34 years old. Ranked three was the oldest group over 55 years old with only 16%. The figures for the younger population were negligible, ranging from 4% to 10%, demonstrating a less interest in traveling overseas.
The following two decades witnessed a significant development, with the proportion of people from 35 to 54 falling remarkably to 35% though still remained the most popular group. A similar trend, albeit less pronounced, pattern can be seen in young adults aged 25 to 34, whose level declined by 8% to 12%. Conversely, the other age group exhibited an opposite trend, with the most remarkable growth being recorded in over 55 and 16 to 24 years old, growing to 26% and 15%, respectively, whereas the popularity of children under 15 years old exhibited a minor increase, peaking at 12%.