The chart below gives information about the UK's ageing population in 1985 and makes predictions for 2035.

The bar graph illustrates the

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of people in the United Kingdom who were aged 65 and over in 1985, and it shows a projection for 2035. Units are measured in percentages.

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, it can clearly be seen that the total of the elderly population in 1985 predicted will grow in 2035 throughout the UK, including England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. In 1985, the

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hit around 10-15,

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the percentage forecasted

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about 20-25 in 2035. Regarding the data in 1985, the highest elderly population lived in Wales (approximately 16).

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, England and the UK got the same

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at precisely 15. Meanwhile, Scotland stood at just under 15,

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Ireland's aging citizen reached around 12. In terms of the 50-year projection, Wales is still predicted to be the largest region where people who are 65 and over live. The data shows it is going to peak at about 26.

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, the second area is Scotland, which will get 25.

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, the

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of ageing societies will reach roughly 23 for all the other nations.