The chart illustrates the proportion of the population aged 65 and over in 1985 and 2035.
Overall, both in 1985 and 2035, the highest belonged to Wales. In addition, in 1985, the country with the lowest percentage was Northern Ireland, while the minimum data are predicted from 3 ranges, including England, Northern Ireland, and the UK. The mentioned countries will stay at the same level throughout the year 2035.
In 1985, the highest percentage of citizens aged 65 and over was in Wales at roughly 16.5%, and the second highest belonged to the UK and England at 15%. Scotland and Northern Ireland stood behind, respectively, with almost 14% and 12%.
The year 2035 is predicted to have significantly increasing data about the proportion of residents aged 65 and over. The prediction shows that the highest figure will be Wales, with 26%, higher than Scotland by only 1%. Moreover, England, Northern Ireland and the UK gain the least with the same percentage of about 23%.
