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Key Facts
Life expectancy
The UK’s Ageing Population
Life expectancy

Data is for cohort life expectancy and is
taken from the
2004-based life tables published by the Government Actuary’s Department.
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The UK’s Ageing Population
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People aged 65+ |
As % of adult population |
As % of whole population |
| 2007 |
9.8 million |
20% |
16% |
| 2021 |
12.7million |
25% |
20% |
| 2036 |
16.5 million |
30% |
24% |
| 2044 |
17.0 million |
30% |
25% |
Source: Derived from Government Actuary’s Department’s principal 2004-based projections for the UK; adult population defined as those aged 18+.
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