(PAGE 2): “World AgeWatch 2015” classifies countries according to the situation of elderly people in the population. The report was produced, among others, by the interest group HelpAge International.
The survey measures the social and economic well-being of people over 60.
Last year, Norway was the best country to live in for older people. This year, it’s Switzerland.
This is how Norway scores
The ranking is based mainly on: income, health, environment and safety. 96 countries are ranked based on how they support older people and their quality of life.
The aim of the report is to collect international data on the scale and impact of global aging.
This year, Norway finished in second place, just ahead of its neighbor Sweden.
Norway ranks first in terms of employment of older people (71.1%). We also have the highest level of education among older adults, at 98.3 percent. We also perform well in income security for the elderly, 100 percent pension coverage and low poverty among the elderly.
Other areas where Norway scores well are safety, but ranks poorly on health and life expectancy after age 60. Here we are not doing as well as other countries in the same region. Here you can learn more about Norway.
The 10 best countries to live in (by age):
1. Switzerland
2. Norway
3. Sweden
4. Germany
5.Canada
6. The Netherlands
7. Iceland
8. Japan
9. United States
10. Great Britain
