Question to the Department for Education:
To ask His Majesty's Government what was the age profile of apprentices in each of the last three years.
The following table shows apprenticeship learner participation by age with percentage breakdowns.
| Academic Year | ||
| 2019/20 | 2020/21 | 2021/22 |
Learner Participation | |||
Total | 718,950 | 712,990 | 740,350 |
Under 19 | 135,670 | 118,590 | 126,420 |
19-24 | 250,870 | 248,870 | 255,260 |
25+ | 332,510 | 345,540 | 358,680 |
Percentage Learner Participation | |||
Total | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Under 19 | 18.9% | 16.6% | 17.1% |
19-24 | 34.9% | 34.9% | 34.5% |
25+ | 46.2% | 48.5% | 48.4% |