In 1900, 54% of French and 58% of Germans over 65 were working, according data presented by Dr. Marco Salvi of the Swiss think tank Avenir Suisse. In some countries, such as the US, Japan and Iceland, there were relatively high numbers of older workers until quite recently. In 1960, 29% of Americans over this age were working. By 2016 the percentage of over 65s working was back up to over 14%. In 2016, the percentage over this age working in Switzerland was 12%, not far below the OECD average.

Source: Le News May 31, 2018 20:00 UTC