The latest index tells us that the best place to grow old is Norway. Here, you will be among the richest pensioners in the world and will enjoy a supportive, age friendly environment. Or, if that doesn’t take your fancy, Sweden, Switzerland and Canada are other good options.
Likewise, people ask, which nations treat their elderly well?
This index gives countries a score out of 100 based on different factors that show how well elderly populations are supported. Their work puts Norway in the top spot, followed by Sweden, the US, and the Netherlands.
- West Bank and Gaza.
- Malawi. …
- The United Republic of Tanzania. …
- Pakistan. > Total population: 186.3 million. …
- Jordan. > Total population: 6.7 million. …
- Uganda. > Total population: 38.0 million. …
- Zambia. > Total population: 15.0 million. …
- Iraq. > Total population: 35.9 million. …
Beside above, what is the oldest population on earth?
Asia and Europe are home to some of the world’s oldest populations, those ages 65 and above. At the top is Japan at 28 percent, followed by Italy at 23 percent. Finland, Portugal, and Greece round out the top five at just under 22 percent.
Do Americans take care of their elderly?
This quandary affects about 21.3% of Americans. The total number of Americans doing this unpaid work has reached an estimated 53 million in 2019, according to the latest data collected by the National Alliance for Caregiving, an advocacy and research organization, and AARP.