The life expectancy of Romanians is one of the lowest in Europe, and the calculations show that many of us barely reach 10 years of retirement.
The reason why many Romanians do not reach retirement
Many Romanians do not get to live off their pension because of the reduced life expectancy. This has registered a small increase in our country in recent years, but we are still behind most European countries in this aspect.
According to the data provided by Eurostat, the citizens of Spain, Italy or Switzerland far exceed the age of 80, while in our country few get to enjoy the benefits of the pension for a decade. It seems that poor nutrition, lack of physical activity and the absence of adequate prevention programs are the main reasons.
In Romania, life expectancy is almost 5 years below the European Union average. Basically, we are at the bottom of the European ranking, being surpassed only by Bulgaria and Latvia in this respect.
In contrast, the countries with the highest life expectancy include Spain, Sweden, Italy and Luxembourg, where the life expectancy gap is almost 9 years higher than ours. Among the main causes are a balanced diet, a well-developed health system and efforts to combat pollution.
“We don’t have care, we don’t have good nutrition. Where is the hope? The birthrate has fallen, the elderly are treated as they are. We are living in difficult times,” says a woman to PRO TV.
In 2022, the Population Division of the United Nations produced a graph showing global life expectancy.
According to these data, it is predicted that by 2050, the average life expectancy for men in Romania will reach almost 78 years, while for women it will be 84 years. These differences are determined by the economic, social, cultural and medical progress in Romanian society.
Optimism regarding life expectancy for Romanians
According to a study, over half of Romanians have positive expectations regarding longevity. They believe that health, wellness, adaptability and financial security are essential elements in preparing for a long life. According to the results, 52% of respondents believe that there is a probability of living to the age of 90.
Likewise, 73% of the study participants declare themselves prepared for a long life, but 82% are concerned about the future evolution of Romania and its impact on their lives. The cost of living, the economic and labor market outlook, and the level of public debt are their main concerns.
Only 26% of respondents believe they have secured a comfortable financial future. 37% are currently experiencing financial difficulties. And 46% feel they are struggling, reflected in their ability to plan for financial well-being in old age. 3 out of 10 respondents believe that they will never be able to fulfill their desires in their lifetime. Even though 53% say they see an annual improvement in their situation, and 41% have enough savings for at least 3 months.
