The graph illustrates cinema attendance trends in the UK between 1994 and 2002 across various age brackets.
Overall, younger individuals visited cinemas far more frequently than their older counterparts. Although the proportion of the population attending screenings was relatively consistent throughout the period, the average number of annual visits experienced notable fluctuations.
In 1994, 67% of the population attended the cinema, recording an average of 10.7 visits per person. This figure climbed to a peak of 72% in 1996, when the mean number of annual admissions reached 11.3. While the share of attendees was unchanged in 1998, the average number of visits fell markedly to 8.3. By 2002, cinema attendance had recovered to 72%, whereas the average level of patronage remained identical to that recorded four years earlier.
With regard to age categories, individuals aged 14-24 consistently represented the most active audience, peaking at 12 visits annually in 1996 before declining to fewer than 10 by 2002. The 25-34 age group displayed a comparatively stable pattern, fluctuating between 8 and 10 visits. Among those aged 35-49, attendance levels decreased from around 8 outings in 1996 to approximately 5 in 2002. In contrast, the over-50 cohort registered the lowest figures throughout the timeframe, rising modestly to 5 annual visits in 1996 before dropping sharply to just above 2 by the end of the period.