This dataset provides values for RETIREMENT AGE MEN reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

Israel, Iceland, and Norway had the highest current retirement ages worldwide of the 45 countries included at 67 years. Meanwhile, Indonesia had the highest effective retirement age at 69.

This dataset provides values for RETIREMENT AGE WOMEN reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

Retirement Age Men in European Union increased to 64.92 Years in 2024 from 64.85 Years in 2023. This dataset provides - European Union Retirement Age Men - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The dependency ratio is a measure of the proportion of a country's population who are either below the age of being able to take up full-time employment or past the retirement age. A higher dependency ratio generally means that a country must fund a higher amount of public services used by dependents from a smaller tax base of full-time earners. On the other hand, having a high young person dependency ratio is markedly different from countries with an older population, as the money invested in younger people today will result in more full-time earners in the future. Countries with a very high old-age dependency ratios may struggle to fund their pension systems, as there are many people withdrawing with fewer people paying into the system. Except for Serbia, all EU candidate countries had smaller dependency ratios than the European Union average. In particular, Turkey has a much lower total dependency ratio than the EU, with 2.17 working age individuals per every dependent person, compared to 1.75 working age people in the EU. Considering the old-age dependency ratio, the difference expands further. In 2024, there were 6.6 citizens in working age for every person aged 65 and older, while the EU had around three workers for every European aged 65 and older. The EU's high old-age dependency ratio is often considered a key economic weakness of the bloc, as countries such as Italy and Germany have elderly and declining populations, leading them to have skills shortages. The youthful age profile of these candidate countries could therefore benefit the European Union, as it would provide it with a larger pool of young workers. On the other hand, countries which are particularly wary of allowing countries into the Union that may increase immigration within the bloc may look at this negatively, such as Austria and the Netherlands.

This dataset provides values for RETIREMENT AGE reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

Monaco is the country with the highest median age in the world. The population has a median age of around 57 years, which is around six years more than in Japan and Saint Pierre and Miquelon – the other countries that make up the top three. Southern European countries make up a large part of the top 20, with Italy, Slovenia, Greece, San Marino, Andorra, and Croatia all making the list. Low infant mortality means higher life expectancy Monaco and Japan also have the lowest infant mortality rates in the world, which contributes to the calculation of a higher life expectancy because fewer people are dying in the first years of life. Indeed, many of the nations with a high median age also feature on the list of countries with the highest average life expectancy, such as San Marino, Japan, Italy, and Lichtenstein. Demographics of islands and small countries Many smaller countries and island nations have populations with a high median age, such as Guernsey and the Isle of Man, which are both island territories within the British Isles. An explanation for this could be that younger people leave to seek work or education opportunities, while others choose to relocate there for retirement.

The Eurobarometer series is a unique cross-national and cross-temporal survey program conducted on behalf of the European Commission. These surveys regularly monitor public opinion in the European Union (EU) member countries and consist of standard modules and special topic modules. The standard modules address attitudes towards European unification, institutions and policies, measurements for general socio-political orientations, as well as respondent and household demographics. The special topic modules address such topics as agriculture, education, natural environment and resources, public health, public safety and crime, and science and technology. This round of Eurobarometer surveys covers the special topics of employment and social policy, and active aging. Questions pertain to opinions about job security, starting one's own business, as well as opinions of and participation in training courses and voluntary work. Also, opinions were collected on poverty, retirement age, and general perceptions and attitudes on aging and age groups. Demographic and other background information collected includes age, gender, nationality, marital status and parental relations, occupation, age when stopped full-time education, household composition, ownership of a fixed or mobile telephone and other goods, difficulties in paying bills, level in society, and Internet use. In addition, country-specific data includes type and size of locality, region of residence, and language of interview (select countries).

As of January 1, 2025, retirees in Russia received a gross pension of approximately ******** Russian rubles on average, or ****U.S. dollars per month at the exchange rate as of May 16, 2025. The reform of 2019 introduced a retirement age hike to gradually increase the retirement age to 60 years for women and 65 years for men until 2028. Pensions in Russia are guaranteed by the state, like in many European countries. Pension growth in Russia The amount of retirement benefits in Russia increased by roughly ******* Russian rubles, or *** percent, over the course of 2024. The pensions increased more significantly than prices in the country, as Russia's annual inflation rate stood at around *** percent in the same year. Pensioners in Russia Despite the increase in pension amounts, there has been a decrease in the number of individuals entitled to receive pensions until the start of 2024. As of January 1, 2025, the number of pensioners in Russia reached roughly **** million, more than a year prior. That corresponded to nearly *** pensioners per 1,000 population.

This round of Eurobarometer surveys is focused on the social exclusion and modernization of pension systems in European Union countries.

Topics: Respondents were asked why people were socially excluded, what the role of government should be in reducing the risk of poverty and social exclusion, how satisfied they were with their lives, whether there were people in their neighborhoods who lived in poverty, and what it meant to live properly. They were also asked whether they had financial problems, and if so, for how long and what had caused them. A number of questions focused on problems related to work. Respondents were asked whether they had been unemployed in the last five years and if so for how long. Those employed or self-employed were asked questions concerning job satisfaction, the type of organization for which they worked, the number of hours worked, their job title, number of people employed at their workplace, how long they had been continuously employed, and what they took into consideration when choosing a job. They were also asked whether their job was interesting and secure, whether they had to work hard and under pressure, whether their employers paid for training or education, whether they had friends at work, and whether they had influence over the decision-making processes at their workplace and in deciding how to do their tasks. They also compared different aspects of their current job with what they had been doing five years ago, described relations between management and employees, and commented on how their work affected their health and their lives after work. Another major focus of the surveys was the pension system. Those who had already retired were asked at what age they had retired, what the main source of their retirement income was, whether their current financial situation was better than before retirement and what it would look like in five to ten years, and whether the state pension allowed them to get by easily. Non-pensioners supplied information about when they intended to retire, what their main source of income would be after retirement, what percentage of their current household´s total income after tax they considered sufficient in retirement, and how they were saving for their retirement. Additionally, respondents were asked what a good pension system should look like, how the pension should be provided, what level of minimum guaranteed income should be provided for elderly people, whether older workers should be forced to retire at a fixed age, whether men and women should be treated equally in terms of the retirement system, and how retirement problems caused by an aging society should be resolved.

Demography: Age, gender, nationality, marital status, left-right political self-placement, occupation, age at completion of education, trade union membership, household income, type and size of locality, and region.

Retirement Communities Market Outlook

The global retirement communities market size was valued at approximately USD 250 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach around USD 400 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of about 5%. This growth is primarily driven by the aging global population, an increase in life expectancy, and changing lifestyle preferences among seniors. The shift towards comprehensive care and the integration of health and wellness services within retirement communities have further fueled this market's expansion. As societies worldwide continue to experience demographic shifts, the demand for retirement communities that offer a blend of healthcare, hospitality, and recreational amenities is expected to surge, underpinning the robust growth trajectory of the sector.

The burgeoning aging population is one of the primary growth factors for the retirement communities market. As advances in healthcare continue to improve life expectancy, a significant proportion of the global population is projected to fall within the senior age bracket, necessitating adequate living solutions for them. This demographic shift is particularly pronounced in developed regions such as North America and Europe, where a considerable percentage of the population is transitioning into retirement age. Additionally, emerging economies in Asia Pacific are also witnessing an increase in the elderly population, driven by improved healthcare infrastructure and living standards. This demographic evolution necessitates the development of retirement communities equipped with facilities that cater to both the healthcare and lifestyle needs of seniors.

Another significant growth factor is the increased financial independence and spending power among seniors. With many from the baby boomer generation having accrued substantial savings and investments, there is a growing willingness to spend on quality living environments that provide comfort, security, and access to healthcare and recreational activities. This financial capability, coupled with the desire for a community living environment that offers social interaction and reduces isolation, is a key driver for the retirement communities market. Furthermore, these communities are increasingly incorporating technology to enhance the quality of life for residents, with features such as telemedicine, smart home technologies, and digital health monitoring, which are appealing to the tech-savvy senior demographic.

Moreover, the changing societal norms and lifestyle preferences among the elderly are also contributing to the market's growth. TodayÂ’s seniors are more active and health-conscious than ever before, seeking retirement communities that offer wellness programs, fitness centers, and social activities that align with their lifestyle choices. The emphasis on holistic well-being has led to a rise in integrated community models that provide a continuum of care, from independent living to assisted living and nursing care, allowing seniors to age in place with dignity and peace of mind. This trend is expected to intensify in the coming years, further propelling the growth of the retirement communities market globally.

In recent years, the concept of Smart Communities has emerged as a transformative force within the retirement sector. These communities leverage advanced technologies to create interconnected environments that enhance the quality of life for residents. By integrating smart home devices, IoT solutions, and data-driven services, Smart Communities offer personalized and efficient living experiences. This technological integration not only improves safety and convenience for seniors but also promotes sustainable living practices. As the demand for tech-savvy solutions grows, retirement communities are increasingly adopting smart technologies to meet the evolving expectations of their residents, positioning themselves at the forefront of innovation in senior living.

Regionally, North America currently holds the largest share of the retirement communities market, driven by a well-established infrastructure, high disposable incomes, and a significant aging population. Europe follows closely, benefiting from similar demographic trends and a strong emphasis on social welfare programs for the elderly. Meanwhile, the Asia Pacific region is anticipated to exhibit the highest growth rate over the forecast period, fueled by rapid urbanization, economic growth, and increasing healthcare investments. Countries such as China, Japan, and India are at the forefront of this expansion, as they adapt to th

The data on expenditure under the various social protection schemes are drawn up according to the ESSPROS (European System of integrated Social Protection Statistics) Manual issued by Eurostat. Generally, the objectives of ESSPROS are to provide a comprehensive, realistic and coherent description of social protection which: (i) covers social benefits and their financing; (ii) is geared towards international comparability; and (iii) is completely harmonised with other statistics, particularly the National Accounts, in its main concepts. The Old Age function contains the following benefits: Decreased National Minimum Pension, Increased National Minimum Pension, Increased Retirement Pension, National Minimum Pension, Retirement Pension, Two-Thirds Pension, Age Pension, Blind Pension and Carers Pension. Spatial ESSPROS data is represented per 1000 population.

The main topics of this Eurobarometer are:

1. Paying attention to product information,

2. Social security,

3. Older people and retirement questions.

Topics: Citizenship and eligibility to vote at place of residence; general contentment with life; personal opinion leadership and frequency of political discussions; interest in politics; postmaterialism; frequency of listening to news on the radio, television and reading news in the paper.

1. Product information: paying attention to product information before purchase of foods and non-foodstuffs; detailed information on significance of selected product information in the decision to purchase vegetables, ready-to-serve meals, fruits, meat, fish, clothing, cosmetics, furniture, televisions, washing and cleansing agents; additionally desired product information and preference for Europe-wide standardization.

2. Social security: judgement on the social security system and social security in the country; preference for government or individual provision and Europe-wide standardization; adequate welfare for the unemployed, the old, the sick and the poor in the country; preference for national or European decisions in questions of establishing minimum income, unemployment benefit and pensions; attitude to equal treatment of locals and foreigners in questions of social security; impact from longer-term illnesss and disabilities; contacts with doctors during the last month or restrictions due to illness; inclination to visit the doctor for selected health complaints; utilization of medical check-ups; appropriateness of a percentage of the costs of selected medical services for patients; self-treatment and use of medication on doctor´s orders; general judgement on provision of medical care in the country; attitude to the public health system and judgement on services (scale); possession of a private health insurance or supplementary insurances; attitude to government support for the less well-off; assumed insufficient knowledge of the less well-off about support services to which they are entitled; doing without support for fear of discrimination; family responsibility for prosperity of family members and government responsibility for elimination of poverty (scale); judgement on the length of maternity leave and support servicesduring this time; attitude to particular help for single-parents; child allowance for everyone or only for parents less financially well-off; times of unemployment during the last five years; probability of future unemployment; preference for high unemployment support of short duration or low unemployment support for a longer time; attitude to the rights and duties of the unemployed regarding rejecting jobs available and further education; assumed reduction of the number of unemployed from reduction of support.

3. Older people and retirement questions: most important problems of older people; attitude to older people (scale); expected development of the retirement age and retirement income; increase in the welfare state with increased support for older people; desire for equal treatment of men and women regarding retirement age, pension fund contributions and pensions; assessment of appropriate participation of older people in politics, in social activities and in the media; attitude to permitted paid occupation of the retired; perceived discrimination of older people in professional life; attitude to legal protection against age discrimination; appropriate consideration of the interests of older people by public agencies; preferred level of guaranteed minimum income for older people; preference for care in a home or for people in need of care to remain in their home environment; looking after members of the family or friends in need of care; most able care-giver; attitude to a flexible age limit; appropriate amount of a survivor´s pension; attitude to rights to a pension for raising children and care of old family members or those in need of care; attitude to reduction of pension with work income; self-assessment of level of standard of living; assessment of general amount of pension; preference for compulsory, employer-related or private retirement insurance as well as for compulsory or private nursing care insurance.

Demography: self-classification on a left-right continuum; union membership; marital status; age at end of education; sex; age; size of household; number of children in household; possession of durable economic goods; occupational p...

Retirement Age Women in European Union increased to 64.43 Years in 2024 from 64.31 Years in 2023. This dataset provides - European Union Retirement Age Women - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Descriptive statistics and correlations for the country-level predictors (Study 3).

Die Themenschwerpunkte dieses Eurobarometers sind: 1.) Beachtung von Produktinformationen 2.) Soziale Sicherheit 3.) Ältere Menschen und Rentenfragen Themen: Staatsangehörigkeit und Wahlberechtigung am Wohnort; allgemeineLebenszufriedenheit; eigene Meinungsführerschaft und Häufigkeitpolitischer Diskussionen; Politikinteresse; Postmaterialismus;Häufigkeit des Hörens von Nachrichten im Radio, Fernsehen und Lesen vonNachrichten in der Zeitung. 1.) Produktinformation: Beachtung von Produktinformationen vor dem Kaufvon Lebensmitteln und Nicht-Lebensmitteln; detaillierte Angaben über dieBedeutung von ausgewählten Produktinformationen bei der Kaufentscheidungvon Gemüse, Fertiggerichten, Früchten, Fleisch, Fisch, Bekleidung,Kosmetik, Möbeln, Fernsehern, Wasch- und Reinigungsmitteln; zusätzlichgewünschte Produktinformationen und Präferenz für europaweiteVereinheitlichung. 2.) Soziale Sicherheit: Beurteilung des Sozialversicherungssystems undder sozialen Sicherheit im Lande; Präferenz für staatliche oderindividuelle Vorsorge und europaweite Vereinheitlichung; ausreichendeSozialfürsorge für die Arbeitslosen, Alten, Kranken und Armen im Lande;Präferenz für nationale oder europäische Entscheidungen in Fragen derFestlegung von Minimaleinkommen, Arbeitslosenunterstützung und Renten;Einstellung zur Gleichbehandlung von Einheimischen und Ausländern inSozialversicherungsfragen; Betroffenheit von längerfristigen Krankheitenund Behinderungen; Arztkontakte während des letzten Monats oderkrankheitsbedingte Einschränkungen; Neigung zum Arztbesuch beiausgewählten gesundheitlichen Beschwerden; Inanspruchnahme vonVorsorgeuntersuchungen; Angemessenheit einer Selbstbeteiligung an denKosten für ausgewählte medizinische Leistungen; Selbstmedikation undMedikamentenkonsum auf Anweisung des Arztes; allgemeine Beurteilung dermedizinischen Versorgung im Lande; Einstellung zum Gesundheitssystem undBeurteilung der Leistungen (Skala); Besitz einer privatenKrankenversicherung bzw. von Zusatzversicherungen; Einstellung zu einerstaatlichen Unterstützung für Minderbemittelte; vermutete mangelndeKenntnis Minderbemittelter über die ihnen zustehendenUnterstützungsleistungen; Verzicht auf Unterstützung aus Furcht vorDiskriminierung; familiäre Verantwortung für das Wohlergehen derFamilienmitglieder und staatliche Zuständigkeit für die Beseitigung derArmut (Skalometer); Beurteilung der Dauer des Mutterschaftsurlaubs undder Unterstützungsleistungen während dieser Zeit; Einstellung zu einerbesonderen Hilfe für Alleinerziehende; Kindergeld für alle oder nur fürfinanziell schwächere Eltern; Arbeitslosigkeitszeiten während derletzten fünf Jahre; Wahrscheinlichkeit zukünftiger Arbeitslosigkeit;Präferenz für ein kurzfristiges und hohes Arbeitslosengeld oder ein langandauerndes und niedriges Arbeitslosengeld; Einstellung zu den Rechtenund Pflichten Arbeitsloser bezüglich der Ablehnung von Arbeitsangebotenund Weiterbildung; vermutete Reduzierung der Arbeitslosigkeitszahlendurch Senkung der Unterstützung. 3.) Ältere Menschen und Rentenfragen: Wichtigste Probleme ältererMenschen; Einstellung zu älteren Menschen (Skala); vermutete Entwicklungdes Renteneintrittsalters und der Rentenbezüge; Zunahme desWohlfahrtsstaates mit vermehrter Unterstützung älterer Menschen; Wunschnach Gleichbehandlung von Männern und Frauen hinsichtlich desRenteneintrittsalters, der Rentenbeiträge und der Renten; Einschätzungder angemessenen Teilnahme älterer Menschen in der Politik, ingesellschaftlichen Aktivitäten und in den Medien; Einstellung zu einererlaubten bezahlten Beschäftigung von Pensionierten; perzipierteBenachteiligung älterer Menschen im Berufsleben; Einstellung zu einemgesetzlichen Schutz gegen Altersdiskriminierung; angemesseneBerücksichtigung der Belange älterer Menschen durch öffentliche Stellen;präferiertes Niveau eines garantierten Mindesteinkommens für ältereMenschen; Präferenz für Heimbetreuung oder Verbleib pflegebedürftigerMenschen in ihrer häuslichen Umgebung; Betreuung pflegebedürftigerFamilienangehöriger oder Freunde; kompetenteste Pflegeperson;Einstellung zu einer flexiblen Altersgrenze; angemessene Höhe einerHinterbliebenenrente; Einstellung zu Rentenansprüchen fürKindererziehung und die Betreuung pflegebedürftiger oder alterFamilienangehöriger; Einstellung zur Reduzierung der Rente beiArbeitseinkommen; Selbsteinschätzung des Lebensstandardniveaus;Einschätzung des allgemeinen Rentenniveaus; Präferenz für gesetzliche,arbeitgebergebundene oder private Rentenversicherung sowie für einegesetzliche oder private Pflegeversicherung. Demographie: Selbsteinstufung auf einem Links-Rechts-Kontinuum;Gewerkschaftsmitgliedschaft; Familienstand; Alter beiEnde der Ausbildung; Geschlecht; Alter; Haushaltsgröße; Anzahl derKinder im Haushalt; Besitzlanglebiger Wirtschaftsgüter; berufliche Position; wöchentlicheArbeitsstunden; Beschäftigung im öffentlichen Dienstoder in Privatunternehmen (Betriebssektor); haushaltsführende Person;Haushaltungsvorstand; Beruf des Haushaltungsvorstandes;Selbsteinschätzung der Schichtzugehörigkeit;Wohnstatus; Urbanisierungsgrad; Religiosität; monatlichesHaushaltseinkommen; Ortsgröße; Region. Indizes: Meinungsführerschaft (kognitive Mobilität);Postmaterialismus; Stellung im Beruf; Mediennutzung. Rentner wurden zusätzlich gefragt: Ruhestandsalter; Angemessenheit derRente. Nichtrentner wurden entsprechend gefragt: Präferiertes Ruhestandsalter;Sorgen in Hinblick auf den Ruhestand; erwartete Angemessenheit derRentenzahlungen. Interviewerrating: Anwesenheit anderer Personen während des Interviews;Kooperationsbereitschaft des Befragten. Zusätzlich verkodet wurden: Interviewdatum; Interviewbeginn undInterviewdauer; Intervieweridentifikation. The main topics of this Eurobarometer are: 1. Paying attention to product information, 2. Social security, 3. Older people and retirement questions. Topics: Citizenship and eligibility to vote at place of residence;general contentment with life; personal opinion leadership andfrequency of political discussions; interest in politics;postmaterialism; frequency of listening to news on the radio,television and reading news in the paper. 1. Product information: paying attention to product information beforepurchase of foods and non-foodstuffs; detailed information onsignificance of selected product information in the decision topurchase vegetables, ready-to-serve meals, fruits, meat, fish,clothing, cosmetics, furniture, televisions, washing and cleansingagents; additionally desired product information and preference forEurope-wide standardization. 2. Social security: judgement on the social security system and socialsecurity in the country; preference for government or individualprovision and Europe-wide standardization; adequate welfare for theunemployed, the old, the sick and the poor in the country; preferencefor national or European decisions in questions of establishing minimumincome, unemployment benefit and pensions; attitude to equal treatmentof locals and foreigners in questions of social security; impact fromlonger-term illnesss and disabilities; contacts with doctors during thelast month or restrictions due to illness; inclination to visit thedoctor for selected health complaints; utilization of medicalcheck-ups; appropriateness of a percentage of the costs of selectedmedical services for patients; self-treatment and use of medication ondoctor´s orders; general judgement on provision of medical care in thecountry; attitude to the public health system and judgement on services(scale); possession of a private health insurance or supplementaryinsurances; attitude to government support for the less well-off;assumed insufficient knowledge of the less well-off about supportservices to which they are entitled; doing without support for fear ofdiscrimination; family responsibility for prosperity of family membersand government responsibility for elimination of poverty (scale);judgement on the length of maternity leave and support servicesduringthis time; attitude to particular help for single-parents; childallowance for everyone or only for parents less financially well-off;times of unemployment during the last five years; probability of futureunemployment; preference for high unemployment support of shortduration or low unemployment support for a longer time; attitude to therights and duties of the unemployed regarding rejecting jobs availableand further education; assumed reduction of the number of unemployedfrom reduction of support. 3. Older people and retirement questions: most important problems ofolder people; attitude to older people (scale); expected development ofthe retirement age and retirement income; increase in the welfare statewith increased support for older people; desire for equal treatment ofmen and women regarding retirement age, pension fund contributions andpensions; assessment of appropriate participation of older people inpolitics, in social activities and in the media; attitude to permittedpaid occupation of the retired; perceived discrimination of olderpeople in professional life; attitude to legal protection against agediscrimination; appropriate consideration of the interests of olderpeople by public agencies; preferred level of guaranteed minimum incomefor older people; preference for care in a home or for people in needof care to remain in their home environment; looking after members ofthe family or friends in need of care; most able care-giver; attitudeto a flexible age limit; appropriate amount of a survivor´s pension;attitude to rights to a pension for raising children and care of oldfamily members or those in need of care; attitude to reduction ofpension with work income; self-assessment of level of standard ofliving; assessment of general amount of pension; preference forcompulsory, employer-related or private retirement insurance as well asfor compulsory or private nursing care

The file contains the responses of respondents (persons aged 18 or older living in the Netherlands) to the Experiences questionnaire, which decreased from March to June 2013. This questionnaire asks questions on the following topics: (1) expectations and concerns that people have about the future, (2) the increase in the retirement age and desire to stop or continue working earlier and the motives that play a role in this, (3) pension accrual, trust in pension funds and pension preferences, (4) work ethics and (5) perceptions about younger and older workers.

More information on how to access the data:

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Methodology

A mixed fashion design was used in the research Belevingen, in which people were approached by letter in March 2013 and asked to fill in the questionnaire via internet (CAWI). Non-respondents whose telephone number was known to CBS were contacted and interviewed by telephone in April 2013 (cati). Non-respoon ducks whose phone number was not known were visited and interviewed at home in May 2013 (capi). The following variables are included in the weighing model: gender, age, marital status, part of the country, province (inc. the 4 major cities), household size, ethnicity and housing situation (purchase or rent).

Population

Persons aged 18 or over residing in the Netherlands.

In 2022, a retiree in France would receive a monthly gross pension of ***** euros worth of pension. This number represented an increase compared to 2004 when the average amount was about ***** euros. However, a majority of French declared in 2023 that they were afraid of not getting enough money to live properly when they retire. Fear of precarity in retirement The pension level seemed low when compared to the general income level in France. In 2019, most of French citizens declared earning between ***** and ***** euros. Retirement in France France has different divisions of pensions, with one mandatory pension provision based on intergenerational solidarity. The economically active labor force finances pensions by their social security contributions. In 2017, the total value of retirement pension benefits paid in France to compulsory schemes amounted to ***** billion euros. Nevertheless, public spending on pensions is expected to decrease in the upcoming years, while most French people are rather dissatisfied with their country's pension system. Only 46 percent of French relied on the government plans for their retirement, as opposed to ** percent of Spanish and ** percent of Germans.

The main focus topics are:1. Political attitudes and questions on the European Union.2. European Parliament.3. Attitude to older people and questions on provision for old age.4. Violence against children and young people.5. Domestic violence against women.Topics:1. political attitudes and questions on the European Union:citizenship;interest in politics;personal opinion leadership;self-assessment of extent to which informed about the EU;media use;trust in media, the judiciary, the police, military, church, trade unions,parties, large concerns, charitable organizations as well as nationaland supranational institutions;sources of information used or information channels about the EU andpreferred means of information about the EU;possession of communication and media facilities and access;judgement on membership of the country in the EU;advantageousness of this membership;satisfaction with democracy at state level as well as in Europe;feeling of affiliation with village/city, region, country, Europe;knowledge, significance and trust in selected European institutions;self-assessment of extent to which informed about the Euro;sources of information used or information channels about the Euro;preferred information content of an information campaign about the Euro;attitude to a common European currency, foreign policy and defense policy;attitude to a Europeaen Central Bank independent from the member countriesor responsible to the European Parliament;attitude to responsibility of the EU for mattersthat cannot effectively be solved on national, regional and local level;attitude to support of the president and the membersof the European Commission by a majority of the European Parliament;attitude to school instruction about the work of European institutions;preference for national or European decision-making power inselected policy areas;desired priorities in EU policies, such as e.g. accepting new member countries,fight against poverty, environmental protection, consumer protection,fight against unemployment, reform of EU institutions, securing peace andprotection of personality laws and democratic principles in Europe;fears in connection with the merger of nations into a united Europe;preferred new EU member countries;criteria for accepting countries;assessment of the area with the largest EU budget.2. European Parliament:perception of reporting about the European Parliament in the media;the significance of the European Parliament for the EU;desire for greater significance of the European Parliament;election participation at the last European Election andintent to vote in the coming election for the European Parliament;assessment of representation of interests of European citizensby the European Parliament;most important interests that should be represented by the European Parliament.3. Attitude to older people and questions on provision for old age:assumed development of pension age and pension payments;expected increase in the welfare state with increased support of older people;expected shift from governmental to more private pension programs;attitude to allowing paid work by retirees;attitude to legal protection against age discrimination;preference for care in a nursing homeor people in need of care remaining in their domestic surroundings;looking after members of the family or friends in need of care andinformation on age and degree of relationship;person most able to provide nursing care;looking forward to one's own retirement;preference for main proportion of pension payments from governmental sources,from employee contributions or from private provision for old age.5. Violence against children and young people:knowledge of violence against children and young people andsources of information;subjective understanding of violence and bodily harm against children (scale);assumed normality of violence against children;assumed perpetrator and reasons for violence against children;acceptance of physical punishment of children;attitude to use of selected institutions, organizationsor persons to protect children;assessment of the effectiveness of laws in one's country regardingprevention of sexual and other forms of violence against children andregarding punishment of adults for sexual violence against children;assessment of the usefulness of various possibilities to combatviolence against children;familiarity of the measures recommended by the EUto combat violence against children;attitude to participation of the EU in combating violence against children.4. Domestic violence against women:knowledge of violence against women and sources of information;assumed normality of violence against women;subjective understanding of violence and of bodily injury against women (scale);assumed reasons for violence against women;acceptance of violence against women;attitude to use of selected institutions, organizations or personsto protect against violence against women;knowledge of legal requirements about prevention ofdomesti

Demand for European residential care services is closely tied to demographic shifts, notably age shifts. As Europe grapples with an ageing population and people are living longer, demand for retirement homes and nursing care homes is climbing to cater to this growth. The industry is essential for providing care to older people, with nursing care offering clinical care through medical services, rehabilitation and personal care. Greater life expectancies across Europe are driving demand, as seniors require more specialised medical care and assistance that isn’t possible at home. Revenue is anticipated to contract at a compound annual rate of 0.5% over the five years through 2024. In several European countries, the residential care market is still relatively under-utilised compared to the size of the elderly population. In Southern Europe, notably Spain and Italy, households use retirement homes less because of a tradition of more family-based care. Revenue is projected to grow by 1.2% in 2024 to €153.3 billion. The strict regulatory environment that care services have to operate in makes it harder for new service providers to set up and therefore, it’s tricky for increased demand to translate to revenue growth. Looking forward, the ageing demographic isn’t showing signs of slowing, which will sustain demand for residential care services. Robust demand from an ageing population will continue to accelerate industry growth. Residential care providers will have to navigate more stringent regulations, which will be an additional hurdle for new providers. Revenue is expected to swell at a compound annual rate of 0.7% over the five years through 2029 to €159.1 billion. Profit is estimated to reach 2.9% in 2029.