Activité et retraite en Europe : une exploration des données SHARE

Abstract

Using data from the 4th Wave of SHARE (2010) for Europeans aged 50 to 69 in 16 countries, four dimensions are examined relating to different forms of activity before and after retirement: paid work after retirement; practicing a sport or membership in a social or other kind of club; doing voluntary or charity work; and attending an educational or training course. Social policies and economic contexts that promote employment among seniors and the possibility of remaining longer in the labour market stimulate these different forms of activity after retirement. Similarities are observed between working and retired seniors in the use of clubs and voluntary work, whereas training and education is more common among working seniors, as well as the recently retired. A mean quality of life indicator applied to the different forms of activity within each country shows a positive association—in countries where the quality of life is higher, rates of activity are also higher.