To age with joy and happiness.
Old age is inevitable. And someone knows exactly what will hold it on the land of their ancestors, and who, being still full of energy, chooses a place where to live in retirement. There is a rating of the countries that for various reasons are considered the best to spend in their old age. In this review, “a dozen” almost perfect countries that can be called “Paradise for retirees”.
1. Spain
The country in which he lives more than 46 million people (of which 11.3 million over 60 years) ranks high in health care (especially in terms of expected healthy life expectancy and relative psychological well-being). Spain good situation with a supportive environment, as well as the majority of the older Spaniards were satisfied with their safety and public transport.
2. Czech Republic
Lives in Czech Republic 10.6 million people, of which 2.6 million older than 60 years. The country ranks first in the world in the field of security of income, and also has the lowest poverty rate among the elderly in Europe. The Czech Republic stands out by the level of education is 99.8% of the local old men have secondary or higher education.
3. Panama
In Panama, population of just 3.9 million people, including 0.4 million over the age of 60. She took first place in the field of functional capabilities (particularly in terms of employment). There are also several other indicators for which Panama is above the regional average level: the average life expectancy, the relative psychological well-being and retirement income.
4. Ireland
In Ireland is home to 6.4 million people, of which 0.9 million are older than 60 years. Known for its beautiful environment, Ireland is consistently high in all areas concerning quality of life. For example, here is a favorable environment, one of the highest indicators of social wellbeing among the elderly in the region and a great expectancy of healthy life at the age of above 60 years.
5. Finland
Among the local 5.5 million inhabitants half a million over 60 years. Finland is first Scandinavian country to have appeared in the list of countries that ideal for older people. Especially Finland excels in security income (100% of the elderly receive a pension) and a very low level of poverty among the elderly. Finns over the age of 60 are also fully satisfied with their security and civil liberties.
6. New Zealand
Considered one of the most beautiful and diverse countries in the world, New Zealand is home to 4.7 million people (of which 0.9 million are older than 60 years). Here is a great health, high level of employment among older people and great maintenance of the pensioners guaranteed income (98%).
7. Japan
OF 127,1 million people living in Japan, 41.9 million over 60 years, Japan has the greatest life expectancy in the world and the highest percentage of elderly in the world. Elderly Japanese are guaranteed a healthy lifestyle and a high level of security and civil liberties.
8. Netherlands
Of the 17 million Dutch people, age, 4.2 million over 60 years. This Western European country has values above the average of all indicators for assessing the auspiciousness of residence of the elderly: the enabling environment, low level of poverty among the elderly and 100% coverage of pension income. Old Dutch also well educated: 81% of them have secondary or higher education.
9. Germany
The most populous EU country, Germany is home to 82,2 million people, of which 22.3 million have already crossed the 60-year milestone. The employment rate among older people is 63.5%, and the level of education – 96,4%.
10. Switzerland
Of the 8.4 million locals 2 million over 60 years. Switzerland is famous for many things, including the transparency of government action, civil liberties, quality of life, clean environment, economic competitiveness, human development, etc. Therefore, this small Alpine country regularly ranks in the top of the ranking of the best countries for the elderly.
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