The two pie charts illustrate the age distribution of travelers from the UK to Spain in 1983 and 2003.
Overall, the majority of visitors in 1983 were middle-aged adults (34-54), but this group declined noticeably by 2003. In contrast, the proportion of older travelers (55+) and young adults (16-24) increased significantly over the 20-year period.
In 1983, the largest group of visitors was aged 34-54, accounting for 38% of all travelers. However, this figure fell by 15 percentage points to 23% in 2003. Similarly, those aged 25-34 made up 20% in 1983 but dropped to 12% in 2003. By contrast, children under 15 remained relatively stable, with only a slight decline from 13% to 12%.
Meanwhile, the proportion of elderly travelers (55 and above) rose sharply from 16% in 1983 to 26% in 2003, making this group the second largest segment. Young adults aged 16-24 also saw a marked increase, rising from 4% to 15% during the same period.
In summary, while middle-aged adults dominated travel in 1983, by 2003 Spain had become increasingly popular among both younger and older visitors.