Statistics

Question 1

Temporary disability - how many (%)? Give some examples.

Answer 1

• 100%
• broken arm
• carrying a baby

Question 2

Permanent disability - how many (%)?

Answer 2

• 10-20%
• UN & WHO 15% in the world

Question 3

Most common disability in the world?

Answer 3

Mental health conditions

Question 4

What percentage of the world’s working-age population with a disability does not have a job?

Answer 4

50-90%

Question 5

How many people in the world were 60 or older in 2015? And what is the number for 2050?

Answer 5

2015: 900 milions
2050: 2 bilions

Question 6

How many people in the world were 80 or older in 2015? And what is the number for 2050?

Answer 6

2015: 125 milions
2050: 435 milions

Question 7

Given our aging population, why should we prioritize accessibility of digital services?

Answer 7

• Older people have more accessibility problems.
• They are used to using digital solutions/interfaces

Question 8

Percentage with Disability for people 85 + worldwide?

Answer 8

50%

Question 9

Percentage with Disability for people 70 + worldwide?

Answer 9

20%

Question 10

Which type of disability is most common among the elderly? List from most common to least common.

Vision
Hearing
Cognitive
Ambulatory (blodtryck)
Self-care
Independent living

Answer 10

Ambulatory
Independent living
Hearing
Cognitive
Self-care
Vision