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What percent of the UK is over 60? UK Demographics Explained

According to the 2021 Census for England and Wales, 24.4% of the population was aged 60 years and over, while mid-2024 projections from Statista estimate that 19.5% of the UK population was aged 65 and over. These figures reveal a continuing trend of an ageing population, which has significant implications for public services, social care, and economic planning.