Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Best country to grow old in

I will choose Canada for my retirement.

http://247wallst.com/special-report/2014/10/10/the-best-and-worst-countries-to-grow-old-in/

1. Norway
> Total population: 5.1 million
> Pct. population aged 60+: 21.8% (27th highest)
> GDP per capita: $46,733 (5th highest)
> Life expectancy at 60: 24 (tied-13th highest)

2. Sweden
> Total population: 9.7 million
> Pct. population aged 60+: 25.6% (7th highest)
> GDP per capita: $34,862 (17th highest)
> Life expectancy at 60: 24 (tied-13th highest)

3. Switzerland
> Total population: 8.1 million
> Pct. population aged 60+: 23.6% (21st highest)
> GDP per capita: $39,301 (10th highest)
> Life expectancy at 60: 25 (tied 2nd highest)

4. Canada
> Total population: 35.5 million
> Pct. population aged 60+: 21.7% (29th highest)
> GDP per capita: $35,739 (15th highest)
> Life expectancy at 60: 25 (tied 2nd highest)

Few countries provided better health care for the elderly than Canada. A 60 year old Canadian could expect to live 25 years, 18.3 of which will be in good health, both among the highest figures in the world. Residents over 50 were also just as likely as younger adults to feel their life was meaningful — an important indicator of mental well-being and a measure in which most countries performed far worse than Canada. Each province and territory in the country provided its residents with insurance for medically necessary care, although many Canadians also had private supplementary coverage.

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