Band 8+: The chart below gives information on the percentage of Canadians gave money to charitable organisations by age range for the years 2000 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The bar chart illustrates the percentage of Canadians who donated money to charitable organizations.

Overall, it is evident from the diagram that the age group of 50 to 60 donated a higher proportion of money in 2015 compared to the 35 to 49 age group in 2000. In contrast, Canadians in the 18 to 24 age group donated less money.

In 2000, the proportion of Canadians making charitable donations ranged from a high of 39% in the 35 to 49 age group to a low of 20% in the 18 to 24 age group. By 2015, these figures had declined significantly to 34% and 11%, respectively. The rate of donors within the 25 to 34 age group also decreased, from 29% in 2000 to 25% in 2015.

While the proportion of donors aged 18 to 49 declined between 2000 and 2015, the trend for older Canadians moved in the opposite direction. For instance, among individuals aged 50 to 64, the share of donors rose by 4% to nearly 38%, the highest percentage recorded in 2015. Although the figure for seniors aged 65 and over was lower at 34%, it still represented an increase from the 2000 figure of 31%.