Global Index 2014 List Top Countries Ranked Best for old citizens

Global Index 2014 List Top Countries Ranked Best for old citizens 

The 2014 Global Age Watch Index ranks 96 nations on the quality of life for the over 60s

Globally, by 2050, the report claims the number of over 60s will be 21 per cent of the global population. This is almost double the current figure of 12 per cent.

The index studies income, employment opportunities, access to public transport and life expectancy

Globally Norway tops the 2014 Index this year, closely followed by Sweden. Apart from Japan (9) all the top 10 countries are again in Western Europe, North America and Australasia.

The London-based charity created its second annual index of 96 countries, and ranked countries on economic security, health, access to public transport and societal inclusion.

Many countries proudly say that they are proud of their culture that and that but actually what they do for the old citizens

Norway is number 1 country because it deals the problems practically and helps older citizens

25 years back Norway started towards this created pension fund and facilities which improved the life of old citizens.

India Ranks 69 

That’s according to findings from the 2014 Global Age Watch Index.

It ranks 96 nations on the basis of the quality of life and social and economic status of older people, aged 60 and over.

The index studies four areas, in particular.

Income covers the
state of pensions,
relative welfare of older people,
GDP in each country,
and poverty rate in old age.

Health status includes life expectancy at 60 and psychological status.

Capability covers the employment level and educational status of older people, and ‘Enabling environment’ includes physical safety, social connections and access to public transport.

Below is the list of Global Age Watch Index Ranking –

96 Countries ranked by the well-being of their over 60s

1)Norway
2)Sweden
3)Switzerland
4)Canada
5)Germany
6)Netherlands
7)Iceland
8)United States of America
9)Japan
10)New Zealand
11)United Kingdom
12)Denmark
13)Australia
14)Austria
15)Finland
16)France
17)Ireland
18)Israel
19)Luxembourg
20)Estonia
21)Spain
22)Chile
23)Uruguay
24)Panama
25)Czech Republic
26)Costa Rica
27)Belgium
28)Georgia
29)Slovenia
30)Mexico
31)Argentina
32)Poland
33)Ecuador
34)Cyprus
35)Latvia
36)Thailand
37) Portugal
38)Mauritius
39)Italy
40)Armenia
41)Romania
42)Peru
43)Sri Lanka
44)Philippines
45)Viet Nam
46)Hungary
47)Slovakia
48)China
49) Kyrgyzstan
50)Republic of Korea
51)Bolivia
52) Colombia
53)Albania
54)Nicaragua
55)Malta
56)Bulgaria
57)El Salvador
58)Brazil
59)Bangladesh
60) Lithuania
61)Tajikistan
62)Dominican Republic
63)Guatemala
64) Belarus
65)Russian Federation
66) Paraguay
67)Croatia
68)Montenegro
69) India
70) Nepal
71) Indonesia
72)Mongolia
73)Greece
74) Republic of Moldova
75)Honduras
76) Venezuela
77)Turkey
78) Serbia
79) Cambodia
80)  South Africa
81)Ghana
82)Ukraine
83)Morocco
84) Lao PDR
85)Nigeria
86)Rwanda
87) Iraq
88) Zambia
89) Uganda
90) Jordan
91) Pakistan
92) Tanzania
93) Malawi
94) West Bank and Gaza
95) Mozambique
96) Afghanistan

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Wednesday, October 01, 2014

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