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.
Equity
This index measures gaps in well-being and economic security between the haves and have-nots.
The top countries are:
- Norway
- Denmark
- Netherlands
- Finland
- Sweden
- Estonia
- Belgium
- Germany
- Hungary
- Ireland
