Deep Dive 10 minutes PremiumSilver Consumers in Europe, 2019 Coresight Research August 28, 2019 Executive SummaryIn this report, we examine the size and growth of the senior population in Europe, and analyze key population and spending data in the UK. In western Europe and southern Europe, one-fifth of the population was 65 or above in 2018. Countries in northern Europe and eastern Europe have younger populations compared to their western and southern counterparts. The 65+ population in the UK stood at 12 million in 2018 and will reach 15 million by 2030. In 2018, UK seniors spent just 74% of the average UK consumer household spend. Silver consumers in the UK devote more of their spending to shopping than other age groups. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Personal Financial Sentiment Improves: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 19, 2025—InfographicWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 2: Barnes & Noble CEO Announces Store Expansion PlanEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 7: Costco, Inditex and Puma Lead with Solid Fourth-Quarter Growth—InfographicWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 17: Sainsbury’s To Open 40 Stores