Population Ageing and Development 2012

The chart contains up-to-date demographic, socioeconomic and labour force participation indicators of the older population in 230 countries in the world, including reference to the urban-rural differences in population ageing. The indicators include the number and proportion of the population aged 60 or over, aged 80 or over, life expectancy at age 60, the percentage currently married, living alone and in the labour force among those aged 60 or over, the old-age support ratio, and the statutory retirement age.