HC Deb 02 August 1965 vol 717 c227W
Mr. Blenkinsop

asked the Minister of Health what is the estimated population of England and Wales of the age groups 16 to 35, 36 to 50, and 51 to 60; and what proportion they form of the total population.

Mr. K. Robinson

The Registrar-General's estimates for mid-1964 are as follows:

ENGLAND AND WALES
Age groups Persons Percentage of total (all ages)
(1) (2) (3)
16 to 35 inclusive 12,683,800 26.7
36 to 50 inclusive 9,409,200 19.8
51 to 60 inclusive 6,139,300 12.9
Total (all ages) 47,511,000 100