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Difficulty: EasyThe Ageing Population

The United Kingdom has an ageing population. According to the official handbook, there are now more people over the age of 65 than there are under which age?

  1. 16Answer
  2. B
    18
  3. C
    21
  4. D
    25

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There are now more people over the age of 65 than there are under the age of 16.
The official handbook states that for the first time, the UK has more people over the age of 65 than there are under the age of 16, which is a significant indicator of an ageing society.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the key demographic trend for the UK population described in the handbook.
The population is ageing due to longer life expectancy and fewer births.
To establish the context of the demographic shift.
2
Recall the specific statistical comparison used to illustrate this shift.
The number of people over 65 has surpassed the number of people under 16.
This is the factual benchmark provided in the 'The Ageing Population' section of the handbook.

Key Concept

The Ageing Population Benchmark
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