Most Indonesian Elderly Live with Extended Family
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According to 2017 United Nations (UN) data, the elderly population (aged 60 and above) lives either alone or with their families. In Indonesia, however, the majority of the elderly live with their extended families. This figure reaches 56.7%, the highest compared to other household types.
A significant number of elderly individuals live only with their spouses; at least 17% opt for this arrangement. Elderly couples living with their children rank third, accounting for 12.5%.
Over nearly half a century (1971-2019), the number of elderly people in Indonesia has doubled, reaching 9.6% of the population. The number of elderly women (10.1%) is higher than that of elderly men (9.1%).
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