Rory O'Hanlon
Question:255 Dr. O'Hanlon asked the Minister for Health and Children the number and percentage of people over 65 years of age in each of the years 1970, 1980, 1990 and 2000. [28611/00]
Written Answers. - Population Statistics.
The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table.
Estimated population aged 65 years and over: Number and Percentage, 1970, 1980, 1990 and 2000
|
Year |
Number Aged 65 Years and Over |
As a Percentage of Total Population |
|
1970 |
328,500 |
11.1 |
|
1980 |
364,800 |
10.7 |
|
1990 |
400,000 |
11.4 |
|
2000 |
424,100 |
11.2 |
Source: Population Estimates, Central Statistics Office.