The data illustrates the median age of the population in the UK from 1950 to 2050*. The median age of a population is an index that divides the population into two equal groups: half of the population is older than the median age and the other half younger. In 2015, the median age of UK's population was 40.2 years.
Population of the UK
The UK includes Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and Northern Ireland, and is a state located off the coast of continental Europe. The UK is a constitutional monarchy, which means the Queen acts as representative head of state, while laws and constitutional issues are discussed and passed by a parliament.
