Global Retirement Index 2022: 10 best countries to grow old in

Here we list the top ten best countries for retirement security around the world, according to this year's Global Retirement Index by investment bank Natixis. The rankings were given after analysing key factors such as health, finances in retirement, quality of life and material well-being in old age.

Norway has topped the list and is the best country for retirees. Credit: Ela Yudhanira/Pexels

Despite a loss of points, Switzerland firmly secured the second position. Credit: Bhuwan Dhingra/Pexels

Third on the list was the Nordic island nation, Iceland. Credit: Pixabay/Pexels

Ireland saw the biggest gain in GRI ranking over the past ten years, the country rose from 4th from 38th in 2012. Credit: Lukas Kloeppel/Pexels

The fifth spot was taken by Australia. Credit: Ben Mack/Pexels

New Zealand was ranked sixth on the list. Credit: Magda Ehlers/Pexels

Luxembourg, a country in northwestern Europe, stood seventh on the list. Credit: Dylan Leagh/Pexels

The Netherlands was positioned eighth on the list. Credit: AFP Photo

The ninth spot was secured by Denmark. Credit: Markus Winkler/Pexels

The Czech Republic rounded off the top ten list of countries to grow old in, according to the Global Retirement Index 2022. Credit: Felix Mittermeier/Pexels