The pie charts compare the age distribution of visitors from the UK to Spain between 1983 and 2003. Overall, there was a noticeable shift in the demographics of UK tourists to Spain over the two decades, with younger visitors experiencing a decline, while older age groups saw an increase in their representation.
In 1983, the predominant age group among UK tourists was 35-54 years, accounting for the half of all visitors. This was followed by the 25-34 cohort, representing 20% of the total. Meanwhile, the 55+ age bracket contributed 16%, whereas the 16 to 24 age group and the 0 to 15 years age group comprised 4% and 10%, respectively.
By 2003, the age distribution exhibited significant changes. Despite experiencing a marked decline to 35%, the 35 to 54 years remained the largest group. In contrast, the 55+ demographic saw a noticeable increase, rising to 26%. Similarly, the 16 to 24 and 0 to 15 years age groups also gained popularity, reaching 15% and 12%, respectively. Conversely, the figure for visitors aged 25 to 34 declined to 12%.