The line graph compares the birth rate in 6 different age categories in the UK between 1973 and 2008. Units are represented by births per 1000.
Overall, it is clear that people aged 25-29 consistently recorded the highest figures throughout the period, meanwhile the elderly people (40 and over) were the lowest. Another significant observation is that the 35-39 group experienced a remarkable increase since 1988.
In 1973, the highest level of birth rates was in 25-29 group at 140 per thousand. From the start of the period it decreased to 120 and represented a fluctuation until the end. The age category 20-25 showed a gradual decrease from just over 120 in 1973 to about the 100 by 2008, while 35-39 exhibited a slight rise approximately 5 per 1000 within 15 years. However, it experienced sharp growth by reaching over the 60 since 1988 and between 1998 and 2008 remained stable.
On the other hand, older individuals aged 30-35 climbed from about 70 and peaked at approximately 85 per thousand. In contrast younger individuals (under 20) and elders (over 40) had a decline over the decade. Under 20 fell from 60 to 40, and over 40 remained the lowest throughout, moderately going down from almost 20 to just under 10.