Global AgeWatch Index: Norway best for older people

On the 1 October 2014, the United Nations International Day of Older Persons, HelpAge International launched the Global AgeWatch Index 2014 ranking 96 countries according to the social and economic wellbeing of older people.

This represented 91% or nine out of ten people over 60 across the world. It measured wellbeing in four key areas: income security, health, personal capability and an enabling environment.

Globally Norway topped the Index for 2014, closely followed by Sweden. Apart from Japan all the top 10 countries were again in Western Europe, North America and Australasia.

The Local.it, 01.10.14: Italy among worst places in EU to grow old http://www.thelocal.it/20141001/italy-among-worst-countries-in-eu-to-grow-old

Website: HelpAge International: Global AgeWatch Index http://www.helpage.org/global-agewatch/

HelpAge International: Press Release, 01.10.14: Global AgeWatch Index 2014 http://www.helpage.org/download/5429893f08310/

The Local.fr, 01.10.14: Better to grow old in the UK and US than France? http://www.thelocal.fr/20141001/france-old-age-elderly-retired-pensioners-well-being-quality-of-life

The Local.no, 01.10.14: Norway best country for older people http://www.thelocal.no/20141001/norway-best-country-for-old-people

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