The line graph presents the percentage of people in four different age groups who visited the cinema at least once a month between 1984 and 2003. Overall, there was an upward trend in cinema attendance for all age groups over the period, with the 15-24 age group consistently exhibiting the highest frequency of visits, while the 35 and over demographic registered the lowest percentages.
In 1984, the 15-24 age group represented approximately 22.4% of total cinema visitors, significantly surpassing the 7-14 age group at 15% and the 25-34 demographic at a mere 8.7%. Notably, the 15-24 cohort experienced substantial growth, culminating in a remarkable 55.9% by 2003, coinciding with a peak during the late 1990s where it accounted for over 41% of cinema attendance. In contrast, the 7-14 age group demonstrated steady growth, increasing from 15% to 27% over the two decades.
The 25-34 demographic exhibited only modest increases, escalating to 13.6% by 2003, indicative of its persistent lower engagement. The 35 and over age bracket maintained a consistently lower attendance rate compared to the other groups, beginning at 10.5% in 1984 and experiencing only a slight rise to 33.6% by 2003. This group saw an initial increase to 14.1% by 1989 and 33.5% by the end of the period, suggesting a relatively stagnant interest in cinema.
While the 15-24 age group’s attendance peaks sharply contrasted with the more gradual developments seen in the other cohorts, particularly the 25-34 demographic which remained comparatively low throughout the timeline, the overall trend indicates a growing engagement with cinema across all age groups, albeit at varying rates.