Population 65+
Population ages 65 and above (% of total)
Link with national income+0.76strongly income-linked
Links that hold up25of 158 pairs tested
Unit% of populationhigher is neither better nor worse
SourceWDICC BY 4.0
How it has moved
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Links that hold up
r is how closely two measures rise and fall together across countries, from −1 (opposite) to +1 (in step), where 0 means no link. These pairs are ranked by the link after adjusting for national income, which means comparing countries with the same GDP per person. Each pair passed three checks. The link held after that adjustment. It was unlikely to be chance (q of 0.05 or less), even allowing for countries in the same region being alike and for the many pairs tested. And the two are not just two measures of the same thing. Very small q values are written in short form: 8.0e-5 means 0.000080.
| Measure | Before adjusting | After adjusting | q | Countries | Tracks income? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population 65+ and Old-age spendingWhere Population 65+ is higher, Old-age spending tends to be higher: a moderate link that holds when only countries with similar income are compared. Old-age spending by country | +0.69 | +0.68 | 0.015 | 42 | independent |
| Population 65+ and Public social spendingWhere Population 65+ is higher, Public social spending tends to be higher: a moderate link that holds when only countries with similar income are compared. Public social spending by country | +0.73 | +0.68 | 0.036 | 42 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and Gender Inequality IndexWhere Population 65+ is higher, Gender Inequality Index tends to be lower: a moderate link that holds when only countries with similar income are compared. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Gender Inequality Index by country | -0.84 | -0.61 | 0.016 | 169 | proxy |
| Population 65+ and Fixed broadbandWhere Population 65+ is higher, Fixed broadband tends to be higher: a moderate link that holds when only countries with similar income are compared. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Fixed broadband by country | +0.83 | +0.58 | 0.012 | 196 | proxy |
| Population 65+ and RedistributionWhere Population 65+ is higher, Redistribution tends to be higher: a moderate link that holds when only countries with similar income are compared. Redistribution by country | +0.71 | +0.58 | 0.003 | 45 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and One-person householdsWhere Population 65+ is higher, One-person households tends to be higher: a moderate link that holds when only countries with similar income are compared. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. One-person households by country | +0.77 | +0.53 | 0.041 | 150 | high |
| Population 65+ and Alcohol consumptionWhere Population 65+ is higher, Alcohol consumption tends to be higher: a moderate link that holds when only countries with similar income are compared. Alcohol consumption by country | +0.67 | +0.53 | 0.043 | 182 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and PhysiciansWhere Population 65+ is higher, Physicians tends to be higher: a moderate link that holds when only countries with similar income are compared. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Physicians by country | +0.78 | +0.50 | 0.012 | 186 | proxy |
| Population 65+ and Birth rateWhere Population 65+ is higher, Birth rate tends to be lower: a moderate link that holds when only countries with similar income are compared. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Birth rate by country | -0.80 | -0.49 | 0.014 | 199 | proxy |
| Population 65+ and Inequality-adjusted HDIWhere Population 65+ is higher, Inequality-adjusted HDI tends to be higher: a moderate link that holds when only countries with similar income are compared. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Inequality-adjusted HDI by country | +0.85 | +0.48 | 0.034 | 167 | proxy |
| Population 65+ and Hospital bedsWhere Population 65+ is higher, Hospital beds tends to be higher: a moderate link that holds when only countries with similar income are compared. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Hospital beds by country | +0.65 | +0.48 | 0.013 | 171 | high |
| Population 65+ and ResearchersWhere Population 65+ is higher, Researchers tends to be higher: a moderate link that holds when only countries with similar income are compared. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Researchers by country | +0.72 | +0.46 | 0.018 | 131 | proxy |
| Population 65+ and Tertiary enrollmentWhere Population 65+ is higher, Tertiary enrollment tends to be higher: a weak link that holds when only countries with similar income are compared. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Tertiary enrollment by country | +0.71 | +0.39 | 0.032 | 178 | high |
| Population 65+ and Health spendingWhere Population 65+ is higher, Health spending tends to be higher: a weak link that holds when only countries with similar income are compared. Health spending by country | +0.38 | +0.37 | 0.005 | 186 | independent |
| Population 65+ and Suicide rateWhere Population 65+ is higher, Suicide rate tends to be higher: a weak link that holds when only countries with similar income are compared. Suicide rate by country | +0.39 | +0.36 | 0.046 | 179 | independent |
| Population 65+ and Health scoreWhere Population 65+ is higher, Health score tends to be higher: a weak link that holds when only countries with similar income are compared. Health score by country | +0.45 | +0.36 | 0.047 | 186 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and Religious attendanceWhere Population 65+ is higher, Religious attendance tends to be lower: a weak link that holds when only countries with similar income are compared. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Religious attendance by country | -0.69 | -0.36 | 0.010 | 105 | high |
| Population 65+ and Expected schoolingWhere Population 65+ is higher, Expected schooling tends to be higher: a weak link that holds when only countries with similar income are compared. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Expected schooling by country | +0.72 | +0.34 | 0.012 | 187 | proxy |
| Population 65+ and Fertility rateWhere Population 65+ is higher, Fertility rate tends to be lower: a weak link that holds when only countries with similar income are compared. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Fertility rate by country | -0.73 | -0.33 | 0.016 | 199 | proxy |
| Population 65+ and Infrastructure scoreWhere Population 65+ is higher, Infrastructure score tends to be higher: a weak link that holds when only countries with similar income are compared. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Infrastructure score by country | +0.76 | +0.33 | 0.008 | 197 | proxy |
| Population 65+ and Youth not in work or studyWhere Population 65+ is higher, Youth not in work or study tends to be lower: a weak link that holds when only countries with similar income are compared. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Youth not in work or study by country | -0.57 | -0.27 | 0.025 | 175 | high |
| Population 65+ and Education scoreWhere Population 65+ is higher, Education score tends to be higher: a weak link that holds when only countries with similar income are compared. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Education score by country | +0.70 | +0.25 | 0.036 | 191 | proxy |
| Population 65+ and Adult obesityComparing only countries with similar income, Adult obesity tends to be lower where Population 65+ is higher: the opposite of the unadjusted figure, which only showed the income gap between countries. Adult obesity by country | +0.05 | -0.24 | 0.034 | 188 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and Child stuntingWhere Population 65+ is higher, Child stunting tends to be lower: a weak link that holds when only countries with similar income are compared. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Child stunting by country | -0.63 | -0.22 | 0.024 | 156 | proxy |
| Population 65+ and Pupil-teacher ratioWhere Population 65+ is higher, Pupil-teacher ratio tends to be lower: a weak link that holds when only countries with similar income are compared. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Pupil-teacher ratio by country | -0.66 | -0.19 | 0.025 | 180 | proxy |
Links that don’t count as findings
These go together strongly, but they are built from the same numbers or measure the same thing. So they are bound to match, or their match shows that the measures agree, not something about the world.
| Measure | Before adjusting | After adjusting | q | Countries | Tracks income? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population 65+ and Median ageTwo ways of measuring the same thing, so their agreement tells you about measurement, not about the world. Median age by country | +0.94 | +0.88 | 0.003 | 199 | proxy |
| Population 65+ and Population 0-14Two ways of measuring the same thing, so their agreement tells you about measurement, not about the world. Population 0-14 by country | -0.84 | -0.61 | 0.021 | 199 | proxy |
How much the other measures account for
The 71 most widely reported measures boil down to a few broad patterns. This table shows how much of the differences between countries on this measure those patterns account for, adding one pattern at a time. The patterns are rebuilt without this measure, and without anything built from the same numbers or measuring the same thing. So it never predicts itself under another name. The figures use the 133 countries reporting all of them, and 68 candidate measures.
This shows how much it moves with the others. It does not explain anything. Measures that move together end up on the same pattern whether or not anything connects them. And the countries here are the best-documented ones. A high figure means this measure is largely predictable from the others, not that they produce it.
| Patterns used | Share of this measure accounted for | Added by this pattern |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62% | — |
| 2 | 67% | +4% |
| 3 | 68% | +2% |
| 4 | 72% | +4% |
| 5 | 80% | +8% |
| 6 | 81% | +0% |
This measure sits on one of the smaller patterns, not on the one all the measures share.
How it differs by category
This compares the measure across groups of countries, such as those sharing a main religion, instead of against another number. The figure is the share of the differences between countries on this measure that lies between the groups, on a scale from 0 to 1. It is shown before and after adjusting for national income.
The “between groups” figure runs from 0 (the groups are no different) to 1 (the groups explain all the differences between countries). Groups have no up or down, so this says how much the groups differ, never which way. For that, read the group averages. The figure also tends to rise when there are more groups. So to judge whether it could be chance (q), we shuffle the same labels among the same countries many times and see how often a figure this big turns up. Then we allow for the fact that many measures are checked at once, since with enough checks a few big figures turn up by luck alone. Groups with fewer than 12 countries are left out. And countries that share a label share a lot else. Adjusting for income rules out one third factor, but leaves language, region, legal tradition and history untouched.
| Grouped by | Between groups | After income | q | Groups at each end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last European coloniser | 0.32 | 0.17 | 0.392 | largest: Never a European colony 9.37% · smallest: France 4.48% % of population |
| Largest religious group | 0.40 | 0.38 | 0.003 | largest: Christians 11.8% · smallest: Muslims 5.62% % of population |
Every other pair
Everything else this measure was tested against, apart from the links that hold up and the pairs built from the same numbers. Sorted by the link after adjusting. Search by name; every column sorts. A small adjusted figure is a result too. It says the two do not move together once income is set aside.
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| Population 65+ and PISA scienceComparing only countries with similar income it is still +0.57, but that could easily be chance once we allow for countries in the same region being alike. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. PISA science by country | +0.69 | +0.57 | 0.101 | 87 | high |
| Population 65+ and PISA readingComparing only countries with similar income it is still +0.57, but that could easily be chance once we allow for countries in the same region being alike. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. PISA reading by country | +0.69 | +0.57 | 0.089 | 87 | high |
| Population 65+ and PISA mathsComparing only countries with similar income it is still +0.56, but that could easily be chance once we allow for countries in the same region being alike. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. PISA maths by country | +0.69 | +0.56 | 0.101 | 87 | high |
| Population 65+ and Religion very importantLinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, what remains (-0.54) could easily be chance. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Religion very important by country | -0.75 | -0.54 | 0.057 | 107 | high |
| Population 65+ and Informal employmentLinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, what remains (-0.54) could easily be chance. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Informal employment by country | -0.87 | -0.54 | 0.142 | 140 | proxy |
| Population 65+ and Women's political empowermentComparing only countries with similar income it is still +0.48, but that could easily be chance once we allow for countries in the same region being alike. Women's political empowerment by country | +0.62 | +0.48 | 0.168 | 168 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and Participatory democracyLinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, what remains (+0.47) could easily be chance. Participatory democracy by country | +0.63 | +0.47 | 0.157 | 168 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and Population growthLinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, what remains (-0.45) could easily be chance. Population growth by country | -0.61 | -0.45 | 0.050 | 199 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and HDILinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, what remains (+0.44) could easily be chance. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. HDI by country | +0.79 | +0.44 | 0.051 | 187 | proxy |
| Population 65+ and Voice and accountabilityLinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, what remains (+0.43) could easily be chance. Voice and accountability by country | +0.66 | +0.43 | 0.062 | 195 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and Liberal democracyLinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, what remains (+0.43) could easily be chance. Liberal democracy by country | +0.63 | +0.43 | 0.192 | 168 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and Electoral democracyLinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, what remains (+0.43) could easily be chance. Electoral democracy by country | +0.60 | +0.43 | 0.223 | 168 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and Governance scoreLinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, what remains (+0.42) could easily be chance. Governance score by country | +0.61 | +0.42 | 0.109 | 171 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and Civil liberties (FH)Linked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, what remains (-0.40) could easily be chance. Civil liberties (FH) by country | -0.58 | -0.40 | 0.196 | 188 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and Recycling rateCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Recycling rate by country | +0.40 | +0.40 | 0.337 | 35 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and Confidence in religious institutionsLinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, what remains (-0.39) could easily be chance. Confidence in religious institutions by country | -0.59 | -0.39 | 0.080 | 107 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and Freedom of associationCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Freedom of association by country | +0.45 | +0.39 | 0.290 | 168 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and Women's age at first marriageCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Women's age at first marriage by country | +0.37 | +0.38 | 0.090 | 40 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and Trust in governmentCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Trust in government by country | -0.13 | -0.38 | 0.068 | 47 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and Political rights (FH)Linked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, what remains (-0.37) could easily be chance. Political rights (FH) by country | -0.56 | -0.37 | 0.243 | 188 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and Regime typeLinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, what remains (+0.37) could easily be chance. Regime type by country | +0.57 | +0.37 | 0.289 | 168 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and Tobacco useCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Tobacco use by country | +0.39 | +0.37 | 0.075 | 164 | independent |
| Population 65+ and Frequent prayerLinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, what remains (-0.37) could easily be chance. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Frequent prayer by country | -0.69 | -0.37 | 0.065 | 78 | high |
| Population 65+ and Muslim shareCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Muslim share by country | -0.41 | -0.36 | 0.217 | 184 | independent |
| Population 65+ and Political civil libertiesCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Political civil liberties by country | +0.44 | +0.36 | 0.312 | 168 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and Free and fair electionsLinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, what remains (+0.36) could easily be chance. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Free and fair elections by country | +0.62 | +0.36 | 0.250 | 168 | high |
| Population 65+ and Male labor participationCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Male labor participation by country | -0.24 | -0.35 | 0.118 | 177 | independent |
| Population 65+ and Corporate tax rateAlmost no link either way. Corporate tax rate by country | +0.02 | +0.35 | 0.287 | 86 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and Religiously unaffiliatedLinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, what remains (+0.35) could easily be chance. Religiously unaffiliated by country | +0.54 | +0.35 | 0.206 | 184 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and Gender scoreCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Gender score by country | +0.47 | +0.34 | 0.102 | 180 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and Freedom of expressionCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Freedom of expression by country | +0.40 | +0.34 | 0.312 | 168 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and Tax revenueCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Tax revenue by country | +0.44 | +0.33 | 0.312 | 151 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and Road traffic deathsLinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, what remains (-0.33) could easily be chance. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Road traffic deaths by country | -0.64 | -0.33 | 0.065 | 183 | high |
| Population 65+ and Life expectancyLinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, what remains (+0.32) could easily be chance. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Life expectancy by country | +0.74 | +0.32 | 0.267 | 199 | proxy |
| Population 65+ and Civil society participationCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Civil society participation by country | +0.36 | +0.32 | 0.278 | 168 | independent |
| Population 65+ and Anaemia in womenLinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, what remains (-0.30) could easily be chance. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Anaemia in women by country | -0.63 | -0.30 | 0.146 | 185 | high |
| Population 65+ and Migrant share of populationCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Migrant share of population by country | +0.25 | -0.30 | 0.381 | 198 | high |
| Population 65+ and Hours workedCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Hours worked by country | -0.43 | -0.30 | 0.069 | 38 | high |
| Population 65+ and Rule of lawLinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, what remains (+0.29) could easily be chance. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Rule of law by country | +0.66 | +0.29 | 0.051 | 195 | high |
| Population 65+ and Mean years of schoolingLinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, what remains (+0.28) could easily be chance. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Mean years of schooling by country | +0.71 | +0.28 | 0.082 | 187 | proxy |
| Population 65+ and Gini indexCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Gini index by country | -0.38 | -0.27 | 0.145 | 163 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and Government expenseCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Government expense by country | +0.39 | +0.27 | 0.532 | 151 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and Christian shareCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Christian share by country | +0.20 | +0.27 | 0.427 | 184 | independent |
| Population 65+ and Retirement age, menCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Retirement age, men by country | -0.37 | -0.27 | 0.429 | 49 | independent |
| Population 65+ and GDP growthCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. GDP growth by country | -0.31 | -0.26 | 0.155 | 199 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and CO2 per capitaCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. CO2 per capita by country | +0.14 | -0.25 | 0.410 | 191 | proxy |
| Population 65+ and Regulatory qualityLinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, what remains (+0.25) could easily be chance. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Regulatory quality by country | +0.69 | +0.25 | 0.108 | 195 | proxy |
| Population 65+ and Family benefits spendingCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Family benefits spending by country | +0.34 | +0.25 | 0.176 | 42 | independent |
| Population 65+ and Infant mortalityLinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, what remains (-0.25) could easily be chance. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Infant mortality by country | -0.68 | -0.25 | 0.096 | 188 | proxy |
| Population 65+ and Adolescent fertilityLinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, what remains (-0.25) could easily be chance. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Adolescent fertility by country | -0.66 | -0.25 | 0.281 | 199 | proxy |
| Population 65+ and Political corruptionLinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, what remains (-0.25) could easily be chance. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Political corruption by country | -0.61 | -0.25 | 0.098 | 168 | high |
| Population 65+ and Unemployment benefit spendingCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Unemployment benefit spending by country | +0.21 | +0.24 | 0.309 | 39 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and Slum share of urban populationLinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, what remains (-0.23) could easily be chance. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Slum share of urban population by country | -0.65 | -0.23 | 0.193 | 184 | high |
| Population 65+ and Women ministersCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Women ministers by country | +0.30 | +0.23 | 0.246 | 185 | independent |
| Population 65+ and Corruption Perceptions IndexLinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, what remains (+0.22) could easily be chance. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Corruption Perceptions Index by country | +0.62 | +0.22 | 0.122 | 175 | high |
| Population 65+ and Women in parliamentCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Women in parliament by country | +0.32 | +0.21 | 0.082 | 185 | independent |
| Population 65+ and Gender wage gapCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Gender wage gap by country | +0.17 | +0.21 | 0.244 | 38 | independent |
| Population 65+ and Age at childbearingCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Age at childbearing by country | +0.45 | +0.21 | 0.208 | 199 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and Control of corruptionLinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, what remains (+0.20) could easily be chance. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Control of corruption by country | +0.62 | +0.20 | 0.161 | 195 | high |
| Population 65+ and Government effectivenessLinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, what remains (+0.20) could easily be chance. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Government effectiveness by country | +0.69 | +0.20 | 0.164 | 195 | proxy |
| Population 65+ and Active labour market spendingCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Active labour market spending by country | +0.34 | +0.20 | 0.101 | 42 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and Environment scoreCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Environment score by country | -0.13 | +0.19 | 0.238 | 196 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and Self-reported happinessCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Self-reported happiness by country | +0.13 | -0.18 | 0.464 | 107 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and Under-5 mortalityLinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, what remains (-0.18) could easily be chance. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Under-5 mortality by country | -0.65 | -0.18 | 0.080 | 188 | proxy |
| Population 65+ and Food insecurityLinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, what remains (-0.17) could easily be chance. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Food insecurity by country | -0.72 | -0.17 | 0.266 | 155 | proxy |
| Population 65+ and Births outside marriageCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Births outside marriage by country | -0.18 | -0.17 | 0.760 | 42 | independent |
| Population 65+ and Single-parent householdsAlmost no link either way. Single-parent households by country | +0.09 | +0.16 | 0.519 | 150 | independent |
| Population 65+ and Tuberculosis incidenceCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Tuberculosis incidence by country | -0.47 | -0.16 | 0.283 | 196 | high |
| Population 65+ and Married by 18Linked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, what remains (-0.15) could easily be chance. Married by 18 by country | -0.51 | -0.15 | 0.307 | 136 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and Health coverage indexLinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, what remains (+0.15) could easily be chance. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Health coverage index by country | +0.68 | +0.15 | 0.543 | 186 | proxy |
| Population 65+ and Forest areaCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Forest area by country | +0.12 | +0.15 | 0.551 | 196 | independent |
| Population 65+ and Agricultural landCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Agricultural land by country | -0.12 | +0.15 | 0.084 | 195 | independent |
| Population 65+ and Secondary enrollmentLinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, what remains (+0.14) could easily be chance. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Secondary enrollment by country | +0.61 | +0.14 | 0.116 | 187 | high |
| Population 65+ and Equality scoreLinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, what remains (+0.14) could easily be chance. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Equality score by country | +0.58 | +0.14 | 0.360 | 163 | high |
| Population 65+ and Labour scoreLinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, what remains (+0.14) could easily be chance. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Labour score by country | +0.59 | +0.14 | 0.623 | 185 | high |
| Population 65+ and Adult literacyLinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, what remains (+0.13) could easily be chance. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Adult literacy by country | +0.53 | +0.13 | 0.183 | 135 | high |
| Population 65+ and Marriage rate (UN)Could easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Marriage rate (UN) by country | -0.23 | -0.13 | 0.525 | 104 | independent |
| Population 65+ and Government consumptionCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Government consumption by country | +0.18 | +0.13 | 0.386 | 178 | independent |
| Population 65+ and HIV prevalenceCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. HIV prevalence by country | -0.25 | -0.13 | 0.593 | 148 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and Basic sanitationLinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, what remains (+0.13) could easily be chance. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Basic sanitation by country | +0.63 | +0.13 | 0.345 | 197 | high |
| Population 65+ and Divorce rate (UN)Could easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Divorce rate (UN) by country | +0.11 | +0.12 | 0.269 | 95 | independent |
| Population 65+ and Armed conflict presentCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Armed conflict present by country | -0.37 | -0.12 | 0.398 | 188 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and Life satisfactionLinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, what remains (+0.12) could easily be chance. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Life satisfaction by country | +0.63 | +0.12 | 0.536 | 160 | proxy |
| Population 65+ and Female labor participationCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Female labor participation by country | +0.13 | +0.12 | 0.389 | 177 | independent |
| Population 65+ and Gender Development IndexLinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, what remains (+0.11) could easily be chance. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Gender Development Index by country | +0.52 | +0.11 | 0.468 | 180 | high |
| Population 65+ and Refugees originatingCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Refugees originating by country | -0.11 | +0.11 | 0.450 | 192 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and Birth registrationLinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, what remains (+0.10) could easily be chance. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Birth registration by country | +0.55 | +0.10 | 0.405 | 166 | proxy |
| Population 65+ and Out of school, primaryCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Out of school, primary by country | -0.41 | -0.10 | 0.260 | 186 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and Interpersonal trustCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Interpersonal trust by country | +0.47 | +0.10 | 0.715 | 107 | high |
| Population 65+ and Conflict deathsAlmost no link either way. Conflict deaths by country | -0.04 | +0.10 | 0.400 | 188 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and Homicide rateCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Homicide rate by country | -0.11 | -0.09 | 0.665 | 170 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and Vulnerable employmentLinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, almost nothing remains. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Vulnerable employment by country | -0.65 | -0.09 | 0.686 | 177 | proxy |
| Population 65+ and Retirement age, womenAlmost no link either way. Retirement age, women by country | +0.02 | +0.09 | 0.861 | 49 | independent |
| Population 65+ and Maternal mortalityLinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, almost nothing remains. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Maternal mortality by country | -0.56 | -0.09 | 0.244 | 187 | proxy |
| Population 65+ and Marriage rateAlmost no link either way. Marriage rate by country | -0.10 | -0.08 | 0.831 | 46 | independent |
| Population 65+ and UndernourishmentLinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, almost nothing remains. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Undernourishment by country | -0.59 | -0.08 | 0.144 | 163 | proxy |
| Population 65+ and Protected landCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Protected land by country | +0.20 | +0.08 | 0.606 | 196 | independent |
| Population 65+ and Divorce rateCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Divorce rate by country | -0.11 | -0.08 | 0.603 | 45 | independent |
| Population 65+ and Aid givenAlmost no link either way. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Aid given by country | -0.02 | +0.08 | 0.428 | 47 | high |
| Population 65+ and Extreme poverty rateLinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, almost nothing remains. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Extreme poverty rate by country | -0.56 | +0.07 | 0.415 | 163 | proxy |
| Population 65+ and Premature NCD mortalityLinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, almost nothing remains. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Premature NCD mortality by country | -0.52 | -0.07 | 0.680 | 179 | high |
| Population 65+ and Children with one parentAlmost no link either way. Children with one parent by country | -0.07 | -0.06 | 0.890 | 38 | independent |
| Population 65+ and Mobile subscriptionsCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Mobile subscriptions by country | +0.28 | -0.06 | 0.387 | 198 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and Employment in agricultureLinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, almost nothing remains. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Employment in agriculture by country | -0.63 | -0.06 | 0.553 | 177 | proxy |
| Population 65+ and Women in a unionCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Women in a union by country | -0.34 | -0.06 | 0.800 | 192 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and Government spending per capitaCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Government spending per capita by country | +0.35 | -0.05 | 0.816 | 43 | proxy |
| Population 65+ and Public order spendingAlmost no link either way. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Public order spending by country | -0.09 | -0.05 | 0.885 | 37 | high |
| Population 65+ and Women in managementCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Women in management by country | +0.19 | -0.05 | 0.805 | 149 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and UrbanizationCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Urbanization by country | +0.45 | -0.05 | 0.807 | 199 | high |
| Population 65+ and Skilled birth attendanceLinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, almost nothing remains. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Skilled birth attendance by country | +0.52 | +0.05 | 0.461 | 177 | high |
| Population 65+ and Education spendingAlmost no link either way. Education spending by country | +0.05 | +0.05 | 0.481 | 187 | independent |
| Population 65+ and Primary enrollmentAlmost no link either way. Primary enrollment by country | +0.01 | +0.04 | 0.206 | 192 | independent |
| Population 65+ and Pre-trial detainee shareCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Pre-trial detainee share by country | -0.23 | -0.04 | 0.815 | 172 | independent |
| Population 65+ and Primary completionLinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, almost nothing remains. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Primary completion by country | +0.58 | -0.04 | 0.322 | 161 | proxy |
| Population 65+ and UnemploymentAlmost no link either way. Unemployment by country | -0.08 | -0.03 | 0.885 | 177 | independent |
| Population 65+ and Compulsory schoolingCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Compulsory schooling by country | +0.31 | +0.03 | 0.680 | 185 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and Basic water accessLinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, almost nothing remains. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Basic water access by country | +0.58 | +0.03 | 0.483 | 197 | proxy |
| Population 65+ and Political stabilityCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Political stability by country | +0.44 | +0.03 | 0.869 | 195 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and Wellbeing scoreLinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, almost nothing remains. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Wellbeing score by country | +0.55 | +0.02 | 0.884 | 107 | high |
| Population 65+ and FDI inflowsAlmost no link either way. FDI inflows by country | +0.02 | -0.02 | 0.907 | 195 | independent |
| Population 65+ and Internet usersLinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, almost nothing remains. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Internet users by country | +0.64 | +0.02 | 0.909 | 197 | proxy |
| Population 65+ and Military spendingAlmost no link either way. Military spending by country | +0.08 | +0.01 | 0.967 | 156 | independent |
| Population 65+ and Trade opennessCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Trade openness by country | +0.32 | +0.01 | 0.914 | 180 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and InflationAlmost no link either way. Inflation by country | -0.09 | +0.01 | 0.813 | 189 | independent |
| Population 65+ and DTP3 immunisationCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. DTP3 immunisation by country | +0.37 | -0.01 | 0.955 | 186 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and Electricity accessLinked across countries, but mostly as richer countries differ from poorer ones: comparing only countries with similar income, almost nothing remains. Both mostly measure national income in another way, so only the adjusted figure is worth reading. Electricity access by country | +0.54 | -0.01 | 0.921 | 198 | high |
| Population 65+ and Out-of-pocket health spendingCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Out-of-pocket health spending by country | -0.25 | -0.00 | 0.994 | 186 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and Market-income GiniCould easily be chance once only countries with similar income are compared. Market-income Gini by country | -0.24 | +0.00 | 1.000 | 45 | moderate |
| Population 65+ and GDP per capita (PPP)One side of this pair is national income itself, the thing the other figures adjust for. Adjusting income for income leaves nothing, so there is no adjusted figure. The unadjusted link shows how closely the other measure follows income. GDP per capita (PPP) by country | +0.61 | — | — | 199 | proxy |
| Population 65+ and GNI per capita (PPP)One side of this pair is national income itself, the thing the other figures adjust for. Adjusting income for income leaves nothing, so there is no adjusted figure. The unadjusted link shows how closely the other measure follows income. GNI per capita (PPP) by country | +0.62 | — | — | 197 | proxy |
| Population 65+ and GDP per capita (market)One side of this pair is national income itself, the thing the other figures adjust for. Adjusting income for income leaves nothing, so there is no adjusted figure. The unadjusted link shows how closely the other measure follows income. GDP per capita (market) by country | +0.57 | — | — | 199 | proxy |