The chart illustrate information about the rate of retired men and women in many countries, such as Denmark, France and Germany in 2004 and 2008.
Overall, it is apparent that the rate of men was significantly higher rather than the rate of women.
Firstly, it is evident that the rate of men in Denmark in 2004 accounted for 62, while in 2008 it was 62.5. In comparison, in France men showed similar outcomes to women, 58.8 and 58.6 respectively. Moreover, in Germany the rate of men in 2004 was at 61, whereas the rate in 2008 it was at 62.
In another four countries, the average age was constant. Italian male witnessed 60 in both periods, whereas Italian female 59.8 and 61 respectively. Also, Swedish men accouted for 63 in 2004, and 63.5 after four years. However, the Netherlands showed the oldest average age over the period, women at 62 in 2004, and men at 62.8 in the same year.
