The table below presents the percentages of the population by age groups in one town who rode bicycles in 2011.
Overall, the data shows variations in the percentages of males and females across different age groups participating in bicycle riding. Females generally exhibit higher participation rates compared to males in most age groups.
In the younger age brackets, females have higher representation in bicycle riding compared to males. For instance, in the 0-9 age group, 51.4% of females rode bicycles, slightly higher than the 50.3% of male participants. A significant gender disparity is observed in the 10-17 age group, with females comprising 42.2% compared to only 24.6% of males.
As the age groups progress towards older demographics, the participation rates decrease for both genders, with females consistently maintaining higher percentages than males. Notably, in the 60+ age group, females and males display the highest and lowest participation rates, with 18.5% and 13.2% respectively. The trend indicates a gradual decline in bicycle riding participation as individuals age.