UK countries compared by growth of the population aged 65 and over; %, year to mid-2024.
The four UK countries are compared by growth of the population aged 65 and over for year to mid-2024. Every value uses the same ONS country definition and percent. Northern Ireland ranks first at 2.0%, followed by Scotland at 2.0%. Wales records 1.5%, leaving a first-to-second gap of 0.0 pp.
| Rank | Entry | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Ireland | 2.0% | mid-2024 |
| 2 | Scotland | 2.0% | mid-2024 |
| 3 | England | 1.8% | mid-2024 |
| 4 | Wales | 1.5% | mid-2024 |
Source 1: Population estimates for the UK, England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland: mid-2024
Publisher: Office for National Statistics
Dataset/table: Mid-2024 UK population estimates and components of change
Units: people, percent or years
Date checked: 2026-07-14
Evidence: Supports the annual change in the population aged 65 and over values for all four UK countries.
Rates compare the latest value with the relevant starting population and may be revised when source estimates are updated.
The four country values are selected directly from the ONS mid-2024 population estimates bulletin and ordered from highest to lowest.
Every row uses the same ONS release, country coverage, period and percent basis.
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