Overall, it is clear that in 1983 the majority of visitors were middle-aged people, while in 2003 the distribution became more balanced among the age groups, with older people accounting for a larger share.
In 1983, the 35-54 age group made up exactly half of all visitors, which was by far the largest proportion. The second largest group was those aged 25-34, representing 20%. In contrast, younger people were a minority, with 16-24 year olds at 4% and children (0-15) at only 10%. Older visitors, aged 55 and over, accounted for 16%.
By 2003, the situation had changed significantly. The percentage of 35-54 year olds dropped to 35%, while the share of people aged 55+ rose considerably to 26%. The 16-24 age group also increased to 15%, and children almost doubled from 10% to 12%. However, the proportion of 25-34 year olds fell sharply to 12%.
In summary, while middle-aged visitors dominated in 1983, by 2003 there was a more even distribution, with notable growth among the elderly and younger groups.