Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household was 34.8 in 2018. ▼ Falling
Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in United Kingdom, 2005–2018
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2018, distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in United Kingdom stood at 34.8.
That represents a change of up 1.2% on the previous year and down 6.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in United Kingdom peaked at 37.4 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 31.5, in 2014.
That places United Kingdom 35th out of 49 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 14 years of available data.
Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 35.3 | — |
| 2006 | 36.6 | +3.7% |
| 2007 | 36.7 | +0.3% |
| 2008 | 37.3 | +1.6% |
| 2009 | 37.4 | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 37.3 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 36 | -3.5% |
| 2012 | 31.9 | -11.4% |
| 2013 | 32.7 | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 31.5 | -3.7% |
| 2015 | 32 | +1.6% |
| 2016 | 31.9 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 34.4 | +7.8% |
| 2018 | 34.8 | +1.2% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 34.8 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 45.15, 77% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 34.8 is below the median for high income countries, which is 45.2, 77% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 36.66 | 35.3 | 37.4 | 5 |
| 2010s | 33.61 | 31.5 | 37.3 | 9 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in United Kingdom?
- Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in United Kingdom was 34.8 in 2018, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 37.4 in 2009.
- What is the lowest distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 31.5 in 2014.
- How does United Kingdom rank for distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household?
- United Kingdom ranks 35th out of 49 countries with data for 2018.
- Is distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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