The chart provides information about the UK’s ageing population in 1985 and makes predictions for 2035.
Overall, it is evident that Wales had the largest percentage of people who are 65 and over. Additionally, it is estimated that the percentage of people who are 65 and over will significantly rise in all countries.
In detail, in 1985 Wales had the highest percentage of population aged 65 and over, at around 16% and it is estimated that it will significantly rise to 26% in 2035. In contrast,North Ireland had the least percentage of people aged 65 and over accounting for 65% in 1985. However, it is forecasted that this figure will increase to around 24% in 2035.
Meanwhile,the UK and England had 15% of their citizens aged 65 and over and it is forecasted that it will surge to 24% each in 2035 .Moreover,northern Ireland had 2% of its population aged 65 and over and it is predicted that this population will rise to 24% in 2035.
