Age of care recipients in the UK 2022-2023

Published by Jenny Yang, Jun 21, 2024

In 2022/23, the share of care recipients increased directly with age in the United Kingdom. During that year, 27 percent of individuals receiving some form of care were aged over 85 years. This statistic depicts the share of people receiving care in the United Kingdom in 202/2023, by age. 

Share of people receiving care in the United Kingdom in 202/2023, by age

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Release date

March 2024

Region

Europe, United Kingdom

Survey time period

2022 to 2023

Number of respondents

53,627 respondents

Supplementary notes

Those in receipt of care may be receiving either formal or informal care, or a mixture of both.

This statistic is using original data from the Government Digital Service and includes copyright material from © Crown, licensed under the Open Government License v3.0.

“This statistic is using original data from the Department for Work and Pensions and includes copyright material from © Crown, licensed under the Open Government License v3.0.

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