Peru

The current situation of the elderly in Peru, a population showing continuous growth, reflects the extension of the living conditions they experience during their economically active periods to their elderly years. A significant portion of this population faces a situation of unmet needs and difficulties sustaining themselves economically, which limits their ability to retire from the labor market. The traditional pension system covers one-fourth of the population aged 65 and older, with even less coverage of those who live in rural areas and in the poorest regions of Peru