Bill Harvey: The Nation's saving grace

We all know that the average age in the UK has risen over recent decades. But it might be a surprise to know that the UK actually has one of the younger populations in Europe. According to the Resolution Foundation in 2019, the UK’s average age has been rising steadily, from 36 in 1975 to 40 in 2019. Interestingly, there is a 25-year gap between the oldest and youngest local authorities; North Norfolk, where the average age is 54, and Oxford, where it is 29, reflecting its large student population. The highest average is in tiny Monaco, some 53.1 years, while in Germany it is 47.1 years.