Table 1: Age structure of Northern Ireland in 2001
| Age group (years) | Number of people |
|---|---|
| 0–15 | 390,000 |
| 16–29 | 340,000 |
| 30–44 | 380,000 |
| 45–59 | 290,000 |
| 60–74 | 190,000 |
| 75+ | 100,000 |
Table 2: Age structure of Northern Ireland in 2021
| Age group (years) | Number of people |
|---|---|
| 0–15 | 365,000 |
| 16–29 | 330,000 |
| 30–44 | 375,000 |
| 45–59 | 395,000 |
| 60–74 | 285,000 |
| 75+ | 165,000 |
Study Table 1 and Table 2, which show the demographic profiles of Northern Ireland in 2001 and 2021.
Which age group experienced the largest absolute increase in its population between 2001 and 2021?
16–2916\text{--}2916–29
45–5945\text{--}5945–59
60–7460\text{--}7460–74
75+75+75+
