Of all the countries reviewed, Iceland is the smallest by population and, consequently, home to the fewest number of elderly people. An estimated 63,000 of the country’s 326,000 residents are 60 or older. Though relatively few in numbers, Iceland’s elderly citizens are among the healthiest and most financially secure in the world.
7. Iceland
Total population: 326,000 Pct. population aged 60+: 19.2% GNI per capita: $34,848 Life expectancy at 60: 25
Germany 24 age, japan 26 age after 60 years