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In 17 countries surveyed, 24.3 million people over 60 receive a social pension. 83% do not receive a social pension because they are means-tested or the age limit is set too high.
The numbers of older poor in developing countries are increasing and they are disproportionately amongst the poorest. Two thirds receive no regular income and 100 million live on less than 1$US a day.
Social pensions reduce old age and household poverty. For example 45% of recipients of the social pension in Chile have moved out of poverty.
Social pensions generally redistribute proportionately more income to women. In the context of HIV/AIDS, social pensions simultaneously improve living standards for older carers, orphans and people living with HIV/AIDS.
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Why social pensions are needed now
This briefing outlines the role of social pensions in realising older people's rights to a secure old age, and how different stakeholders can contribute to achieving this.
Social pensions in low and middle income countries
Table analysing eligibility, coverage and cost of social pensions in 18 low and middle income countries.
