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UK population aged 65 and over local authority (1996 – 2036)
UK population aged 85 and over by local authority (1996 – 2036)
Facts:
– In 2016 the population of the UK was 65.6 million, its largest ever.
– The UK population is projected to continue growing, reaching over 74 million by 2039.
– The population in the UK is getting older with 18% aged 65 and over and 2.4% aged 85 and over.
– In 2016 there were 285 people aged 65 and over for every 1,000 people aged 16 to 64 years (“traditional working age”).
– Births are continuing to outnumber deaths and immigration continue to outnumber emigration, resulting in a growing population.
