Top 10 countries for older people
By Kirsten Hastings, 28 Jul 17
Dramatic increases in the number and proportion of older people is a struggle facing countries around the globe. Researchers at Columbia University and the University of Southern California have developed a barometer to assess, using five social and economic indicators, which are the best countries to grow old in.
Productivity and Engagement
This index measures the connectedness of older people both inside the workforce and outside it.
The top countries are:
- United States
- Japan
- Sweden
- Norway
- Estonia
- Ireland
- United Kingdom
- Finland
- Denmark
- Netherlands
