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.
Security
This index measures support for retirement and physical safety.
The top countries are:
- Spain
- Netherlands
- Italy
- Norway
- Austria
- Germany
- Sweden
- Slovenia
- Japan
- Finland
