Most retired people would have retired the same age as they did, even if they would have known in advance about the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 and its impact on the world economy. The share was slightly lower among Asian retirees though, where one fifth stated they would have retired later if they would have known, and 23 percent would have retired earlier.
Retired people’s opinion regarding the age they retired at in light of the coronavirus pandemic as of 2021, by region
Respondents came from 32 different locations around the world. All respondents will be investing at least 10,000 euros (or the equivalent) in the next 12 months, and who have made changes to their investments within the last 10 years.
The source does not state what share of overall respondents were retirees.
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