The Swiss population is ageing. Life expectancy is rising and after retirement people can look forward to making active use of a number of years in good health. Older people believe that old age starts at 80. There is increasing diversity in lifestyles and household types in the post-retirement life phase. Inequalities in people's financial situation, health and social participation are observed. These are some of the findings published in the second edition of A Panorama of Swiss Society, which focuses on the topic of ageing and old age in contemporary society.