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Council of Europe: Family policyOECD: Family database
Active ageing in the EU
The employment rate for persons aged 60-64 increased from 23% in 2000 to 31% in 2010
In connection with the demographic challenges presented by this increase, the European Union has designated 2012 as the European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations. Active ageing means that older age groups have the opportunity to stay in the workforce and share their experience, to keep playing an active role in society and to live as healthy and fulfilling lives as possible.
(Eurostat newsrelease 8/2012 - 13 January 2012)
European Health Interview Survey
Between 8% and 25% of adults are obese across Member States
Obesity and overweight are serious public health problems that can be statistically measured using the Body Mass Index (BMI) of adults. Obesity is defined as a BMI of over 30. Among the 19 Member States for which data are available, the proportion of obese people in the adult population varied in 2008/9 between 8.0% and 23.9% for women and between 7.6% and 24.7% for men.
(Eurostat newsrelease 172/2011- 24 November 2011)
Labour Force Survey 2010
Among part-time employed in the EU27, 21% would like to work more hours
In the EU27, there were 41.3 million persons working part-time in 2010, of which three quarters were women. Among those employed part-time, 8.5 million, or 21%, wished to work more hours, were available to do so and can therefore be considered to be underemployed. The share of part-time workers who are underemployed was higher for men (27%) than for women (19%).
(Eurostat newsrelease 164/2011- 10 November 2011)
Living arrangements in the EU27
Three out of four children in the EU27 lived with married parents in 2008
In 2008, 74% of children in the EU27 lived with two married parents, while 14% lived in a single-parent household and 12% in a household with cohabitating parents.
(Eurostat newsrelease 156/2011- 27 October 2011)
Eurobarometer Qualitative Studies on Well-being
According to this study, family life ranks high among the values of European citizens and family relationships, partnerships and children represent important factors contribution to their well-being.
Eurobarometer Qualitative Studies: Well-being – Aggregate Report, September 2011 pp. 7-10
Demography Report 2010
Latest figures on the demographic challenges in the EU
The European Union, with a population of half a billion, is facing important demographic changes. While the population is getting older, fertility has begun to increase again, life expectancy keeps growing and the EU continues to attract a large number of immigrants.
(Eurostat newsrelease 50/2011- 1 April 2011)
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Published on 24 Nov 2011
Updated on 24 Jan 2012
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