The provided bar chart presents the percentage of Canadian internet users in different age groups who engaged in online shopping activities in the years 2014 and 2018.
Overall, the data reflects an increase in online shopping participation across all age categories over the four-year period. The highest percentage of online shoppers shifted from the 26-35 age group in 2014 to the 35-45 age group in 2018.
In 2014, approximately one in four individuals aged 15-25 were involved in online shopping, with the highest proportion (over 35%) recorded in the 26-35 age bracket. The percentage gradually declined across the subsequent age groups, with figures standing at around 30%, 20%, just under 15%, and slightly above 5% for the 35-45, 45-55, 55-65, and 65+ age groups, respectively.
By 2018, a notable increase in online shopping was noted, primarily in the age group of 35-45, which surged from 27% to nearly 38%. The 45-55 age group also depicted a significant rise of 5% compared to the statistics from 2014. Moreover, individuals aged 15-25 and 26-35 experienced a marginal increase of around 3% in online shopping engagement.