There are 537,000 people aged between 50 and 69 in work in Scotland, and they generate 23% of the national wealth.
(The economic contribution of older people, Age Concern England. Jan. 2004)
9.3% of people over state pension age in Scotland are working.
(Older workers: statistical information booklet: Autumn 2004. Department of Work and Pensions)
331,046 people aged 50 or more; do voluntary work in Scotland, to an estimated value of £320,000,000 per year.
Older carers provide care at an estimated value of £1,184,000,000 per year.
(The economic contribution of older people, Age Concern England. Jan. 2004)
68% of men aged 50-64 and women 50-59 are in employment in Scotland in 2004 (Older workers: statistical information booklet: Autumn 2004. Department of Work and Pensions)
It is estimated that as many as 65,000 people in Scotland aged between 50 and 69 are out of work, yet willing and able to work. They could generate as much as £1,185,000,000 for the Scottish economy.
(The economic contribution of older people, Age Concern England. Jan. 2004)