Singapore Ranks Top for Ageing Readiness

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Singapore ranks 10th globally in readiness for a rapidly ageing society: Study by NUS and Columbia University

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Singapore has been ranked among the world’s top 10 nations - and first in Asia for its readiness to address the challenges and leverage the opportunities of an ageing population.

Switzerland tops the rankings, with Japan ranking 15th globally and second in Asia , while USA ranks 24th .

Singapore ranks 6th globally in average income and 1st in perceived safety walking at night and satisfaction with healthcare quality among those aged 50 years and above.

Singapore ’s efforts in adapting to an ageing society are exemplified by initiatives such as the Health District @ Queenstown .

MOH has just embarked on Age Well SG in 2024 and is expanding the network of Active Ageing Centres as drop-in nodes for seniors to co-mingle with one another and with neighbours.

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