Ageing Unequally in Latin America

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Abstract

This paper studies active ageing and its distribution among older adults in a sample of 18 Latin American countries. For this purpose, a multidimensional index of active ageing is estimated for each individual, as well as its distribution in each country. This strategy makes it possible to measure inequalities in the ageing process, and also to consider different value judgements in the overall assessment of quality of life during ageing. Thus, the study sheds light on discrepancies in the quality of ageing within and between countries. Furthermore, individual factors associated with the degree of inequality in active ageing are analysed by means of regressions using Gini re-centred influence functions. A higher proportion of people with secondary education and better access to water and sewerage services is found to be associated with reduced inequality in active ageing. Country-level variables — such as health expenditure, pension coverage, access to health care and the poverty rate among older people — are key in explaining between-country differences in active ageing.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationEsch-sur-Alzette
PublisherLISER
Number of pages40
Publication statusPublished - 9 Nov 2023

Publication series

NameWorking papers
PublisherLISER
No.2023-07
ISSN (Electronic)2716-7445

Keywords

  • Active ageing
  • Old age
  • Inequality
  • Well-being
  • Latin America

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