Band 7+: The pie charts below provide information on the age distribution of the populations of Spain and Italy in two different years, 1900 and 2000. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The pie charts illustrate the percentage of population divided into three age groups in Italy and Spain in 1900 and 2000.

Overall, it is clear that people aged 15-49 accounted for the largest share throughout the entire time in both countries. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals aged 49 and over was equal in both counties and remained unchanged over the decade.

By the 1900s in Spain, children and teenagers represented 30% of the total Spanish population, while the middle-aged and over category displayed the same indication. In contrast, residents aged 15-49 made up 40% of the total, which makes it the biggest segment. Over the 100 years, the oldest age group remained without changes. Nontheless, people aged 15 to 49 expanded to half of the total population, whereas the youngest age group slowly fell to 20%.

In 1900, 25% was recorded for Italians aged 0-14 , while individuals aged 15-49 accounted for 45% of the Italian population. By contrast, in the 2000s, residents aged 15-49 experienced a gradual growth to 55%, whereas the youngest Italians decreased to 15% of the total population.