A survey on Singaporeans and their preparedness for old age found that 49 percent of respondents were of the opinion that they were not prepared for old age when it comes to their health and wellbeing. In comparison, 31 percent of respondents stated that they were ready for retirement or old age in terms of their health.
Share of respondents who were prepared for old age in terms of health and wellbeing in Singapore as of June 2021
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Prudential Assurance Company Singapore, & Various sources (Economist Impact). (September 26, 2021). Share of respondents who were prepared for old age in terms of health and wellbeing in Singapore as of June 2021 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 04, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/987862/singapore-health-and-wellbeing-preparedness-for-old-age/
Prudential Assurance Company Singapore, und Various sources (Economist Impact). "Share of respondents who were prepared for old age in terms of health and wellbeing in Singapore as of June 2021." Chart. September 26, 2021. Statista. Accessed May 04, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/987862/singapore-health-and-wellbeing-preparedness-for-old-age/
Prudential Assurance Company Singapore, Various sources (Economist Impact). (2021). Share of respondents who were prepared for old age in terms of health and wellbeing in Singapore as of June 2021. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: May 04, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/987862/singapore-health-and-wellbeing-preparedness-for-old-age/
Prudential Assurance Company Singapore, and Various sources (Economist Impact). "Share of Respondents Who Were Prepared for Old Age in Terms of Health and Wellbeing in Singapore as of June 2021." Statista, Statista Inc., 26 Sep 2021, https://www.statista.com/statistics/987862/singapore-health-and-wellbeing-preparedness-for-old-age/
Prudential Assurance Company Singapore & Various sources (Economist Impact), Share of respondents who were prepared for old age in terms of health and wellbeing in Singapore as of June 2021 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/987862/singapore-health-and-wellbeing-preparedness-for-old-age/ (last visited May 04, 2024)
Share of respondents who were prepared for old age in terms of health and wellbeing in Singapore as of June 2021 [Graph], Prudential Assurance Company Singapore, & Various sources (Economist Impact), September 26, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/987862/singapore-health-and-wellbeing-preparedness-for-old-age/