The given bar chart provides information about the proportion of male and female citizens in the UK per age group in 2009 regardless of qualifications.
Overall, it is evident that in 2009, the UK was experiencing an aging population, with the elderly holding a lion’s share of the total population.
The youngest age group (17-19) accounted for the least percentage of population, with only 6% for women and 7% for men. Similarly, the 20-24 age group witnessed the proportion of males a little higher than that of females, with 8% and 7% respectively. Meanwhile, the population aging 25-29 and 30-39 made up similar percentages of the total number of citizens, equalling nearly 9% for each.
In stark contrast, the 40-49 and 50-59/64 age group saw females comprising higher proportions than its counterpart. In particular, the figures for men and women aging 40-49 were 10% and 11% respectively; and that for the oldest age group were 17% and 20% respectively.
