The MoD has released new projected figures on the numbers of ex-service personnel living in Great Britain over the next ten years.
New figures released by the MOD provide an insight into how the UK’s veteran population will change over the next decade.
The figures show that over the next ten years, the number of former service personnel in Great Britain is expected to decrease by around 1 million, to approximately 1.6 million by 2028. Estimates put the number of former service personnel currently residing in Britain at around 2.5 million.
As well as the reduction in size, the age and gender profile of the ex-forces community is also expected to change. The percentage of veterans of working age, between 16-64, is projected to rise from 38% to 44%, while the percentage of women is set to increase from 10% to 13%.
