This line graph compares the proportion of different age groups who visited the cinema once a month, or more from 1984 to 2003.
Overall, despite some fluctuations, the percentage of visitors from all age groups exhibited substantial growth over the period. Notably, the 15-24 age group accounted for the highest proportion of visitors, while individuals aged over 35 represented the smallest percentage.
In more detail, the proportion of visitors aged 15 to 24 started at 16%. In 1984, a figure that then rose to 33 by 1992, despite the percentage of visitors in the 15-24 age group fluctuated between 30% and 50% from 1992 to 2000. And by 2003, the middle-aged group reached the highest proportion at 57% compared to other groups.Meanwhile, visitors aged 35 and above showed a gradual increase, despite minor fluctuations, rising by 10% over the period. Although the 35 and over age group remained the smallest throughout the period.
The remaining age groups, including 7-14 and 25-35, experienced notable fluctuations. The younger group fluctuated around 50% until 1992, after which it saw a marked increase, rising from 13% to 30% between 1992 and 2000. Meanwhile, the 25 to 35 age group accounted for approximately 25% of cinema attendance by 1998, before experiencing further fluctuations in 2003.