Active Aging Index
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This document compares active aging indicators between Moldova and the European Union. It finds that Moldova scores lower than the EU on most indicators, including employment rates for those aged 55-74, social participation such as voluntary activities and care for others, independent and healthy living factors like income and access to healthcare, and the capacity and enabling environment for active aging including education levels and use of technology. The active aging index is 36.0 for Moldova and 49.0 for the EU, showing better conditions and utilization of potential among older populations in the EU.
Active Aging Index
- 1. 27,1points33,9points Active Ageing stands for ageing in optimal health conditions, while having an active role in the society and professional accom- plishments, preserving the autonomy in daily life and involvement in civic activities. MD EU EMPLOYMENT 24,2 points 27,9 points MD 49,0% EU 62,2% MD 27,6% EU 31,5% MD 13,4% EU 11,6% MD 6,6% EU 6,1% MD EU PARTICIPATION IN SOCIETY 10,4 points 17,7 points MD 4,4% EU 8,9% Voluntary activities MD 3,80% EU 12,9% Care to older adults MD 31,0% EU 32,5% Care to children, grandchildren MD 1,9% EU 17,2% Political participation MD EU INDEPENDENT, HEALTHY AND SECURE LIVING 54,0 points 70,6 points MD 14,0% EU 15,6% Physical exercise MD 72,6% EU 84,2% MD 72,6% EU 88,2% Met needs of health and dental care MD 54,6% EU 86,3% Relative median income MD 84,1% EU 93,0% No poverty risk MD 39,6% EU 69,3% Physical safety MD 57,4% EU 90,0% No material deprivation MD 0,3% EU 4,5% Lifelong learning MD EU CAPACITY AND ENABLING ENVIRONMENT FOR ACTIVE AGEING 48,1 points 54,4 points MD 43,2% EU 53,8% MD 62,1% EU 64,5% Mental well-being MD 66,4% EU 53,2% Share of healthy life years in the RLE at age 55 MD 2,9% EU 40,8% Use of ICT MD 32,2% EU 49,0% Social connectedness MD 51,1% EU 59,7% Level of education RLE achievement of 50 years at age 55 MEN (MD) WOMEN (MD) 29,2 points 25,7 points GENDER DIFFERENCES OF AAI M 30,6 points W 19,5 points M 8,8 points W 11,3 points SOCIAL PARTICIPATION M 57,7 points W 51,8 points INDEPENDENT, HEALTHY AND SECURE LIVING M 48,3 points W 48,5 points ACTIVE AGEING CAPACITY AND ENABLING ENVIRONMENT EMPLOYMENT ACTIVE AGEING INDEX (AAI) This document was elaborated with the the financial support of the United Nations Population Fund in Moldova (UNFPA) and do not necessarily represent viewpoint of UNFPA, of the United Nations or any of its affiliated organizations. Index score is ranged between 0 and 100, the value closer to 100 representing better results in the field of active aging and better valorization of potential of the elderly population. Republic of Moldova COMPARED TO European Union The Active Aging index measures the current situation of the popu- lation aged 55 years and over, indicate untapped potential for active participation in the labour market, in social life and for independent living. As well, AAI determines whether currently living environment enables older people to have an active and healthy life. M 32,8 points W 23,3 points M 17,7 points W 17,6 points M 72,1 points W 69,3 points M 54,7 points W 54,2 points 36,0 points 32,2 points MEN (EU) WOMEN (EU) MD EU Independent living arrangements Employment rate 55-59 y.o. Employment rate 65-69 y.o. Employment rate 60-64 y.o. Employment rate 70-74 y.o. 1 RLE – Remaining Life Expectancy 1