Global AgeWatch Index

Implemented by: 
HelpAge International
Type of Implementer(s): 
Relevant MIPAA Issues: 
I-1 (Active participation in society and development)
I-2 (Work and the ageing labour force)
I-4 (Access to knowledge, education and training)
I-6 (Eradication of poverty)
I-7 (Income security, social protection/social security and poverty prevention)
II-1 (Health promotion and well-being throughout life)
II-5 (Mental health needs of older persons)
III-1 (Housing and the living environment)

The index is based on four domains: income, health, capability (education and employment), and enabling environment, and ranks 96 countries (in 2014), covering 91% of the world's population aged 60 and over.