Active Ageing in Europe
Population Studies. 47. Vol. 2 Demographic Characteristics of the Oldest Old

The second volume of a report, this publication focuses on the demographic characteristics of people aged 80 years and over, the fastest growing age group within the population, including living arrangements, health issues, as well as gender and socio-economic characteristics.

This publication is the second volume of a report, which discusses the changing age structure in European countries, characterised by the increase in the number of elderly persons, and the decrease in the young and working populations. It focuses on the demographic characteristics of people aged 80 years and over, the fastest growing age group within the population, including existing living arrangements, health issues, gender and socio-economic characteristics.