Facts, figures & research

This booklet has been developed as a resource for the many enquirers who have contacted us needing statistics on a wide range of topics of relevance to older people.

It is updated annually and gives information about older people throughout the United Kingdom but, because administrative structures are different, in some cases statistics are given for Great Britain (i.e. England, Scotland and Wales only), England and Wales, or England only. These figures are marked accordingly.

Following each paragraph a number (given in brackets) denotes the source. A list of sources is given at the end of the document; where available, website addresses are provided. Please note that some of the figures within sections may not always agree because of rounding by sources.

You can view statistics by category or download a PDF of the full report.