The Best Places In The World To Grow Old

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The map shows how 96 countries ranked. Countries in green have a lower number on the Index ranking, meaning there is a better quality of life for older people. Countries in red have a higher number on the Index ranking, meaning the quality of life for older people is not as good. 

You can view the full list of rankings here. Below is a list of the top 10 countries.

1. Norway knocked Sweden out of the top spot in 2014. Here's why it made No. 1.

2. Sweden ranked No. 1 in 2013. 

3. Switzerland has the best public transport for older people: 83% people over 50 are satisfied with the local public transportation system.

4. Canada has the most self-confident population of older people: 100% of residents over 50 feel their life has meaning. 

5. Germany makes up the largest share of the older population out of the ranked European countries, with 27% of all Germans over age 60. 

6. The Netherlands spends the largest share of GDP on public pension plans — every Dutchman over 65 receives a monthly pension of $1,405.

7. Iceland has the lowest poverty/age rate: Only 1.6% of Icelanders over 60 earn less than half of the median income.

8. The United States has the largest aging population of the top 10: 65 million. 

9. Japan has the highest life expectancy out of the top 10: 86 years.

10. New Zealand has the lowest GDP per capita at $25,270.  

Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/map-countries-with-high-quality-of-life-for-old-people-2014-10#ixzz3F0do9w5a

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