The table illustrates the number and percentage of UK visitors to Spain in 1981 and 2015, categorized by different age groups.
Overall, it is clear that the total number of visitors from the UK to Spain increased significantly over the period. While most age groups showed growth, the proportion of middle-aged travelers declined.
In 1981, the 25-35 age group made up the largest share of visitors, accounting for half of the total (50%). However, by 2015, this figure had fallen sharply to 32%. Similarly, the 35-45 age group experienced a notable drop, from 22% in 1981 to just 12% in 2015.
In contrast, the proportion of younger and older visitors rose considerably. The percentage of travelers aged 0-15 increased slightly from 10% to 12%, while those aged 16-24 grew dramatically from 4% to 15%. The most significant rise was observed among visitors aged 55 and above, whose share expanded from 16% in 1981 to 25% in 2015.
Overall, despite a decline among middle-aged groups, the data shows a clear upward trend in the total number of UK tourists to Spain, especially among younger and older generations.