The pie charts illustrate the distribution of different age groups in 1983 and 2003.*
Overall, there was a significant demographic shift over the 20-year period. The proportion of older people (55+ years) increased considerably, while the share of the working-age population (25-54 years) declined. Additionally, there was a slight increase in the younger age groups.
In 1983, the largest age group was those aged 35-54, accounting for 50% of the total population. However, this figure fell to 35% in 2003. Similarly, the percentage of people aged 25-34 declined significantly from 20% to just 12% over the two decades. In contrast, the proportion of those aged 55 and above rose sharply from 16% to 26%, reflecting an aging population trend.
Meanwhile, the percentage of younger individuals saw a modest increase. The 0-15 age group represented 10% in 1983 and slightly grew to 12% in 2003. Additionally, the 16-24 age group, which was not specified in 1983, made up 15% of the population in 2003.
In conclusion, the data highlights an aging population with fewer working-age adults and a slightly higher percentage of younger people. This shift could have implications for the labor market and economic growth in the future.
