Retirement Age Around The World: List Of 10 Major Countries

Reema Sharma
Nov 27, 2024

1. USA

The full retirement age for individuals born between 1943 and 1954 is 66, with the age increasing gradually from 1955 to 1960 until reaching 67.

2. Canada

The standard age to start the pension is 65. However, one can start as early as 60 or as late as 70.

3. India

The retirement age in India is 60 years for central government employees.

4. China

The retirement age for men is 60. Women in factories retire at 50, whereas white-collar workers retire at 55.

5. UK

The state pension age in the United Kingdom is 66 years for both men and women.

6. Japan

The minimum retirement age is 60 years. If the employee wishes to continue working, the employer can employ them until the age of 65.

7. Germany

Currently, the retirement age in Germany is 66 years.

8. France

The statutory age for applying for a retirement pension varies by birth year, ranging from 62 to 64 years.

9. Italy

The retirement age in Italy is 67 years for both men and women.

10. Brazil

The minimum retirement age in Brazil is 62 for women and 65 for men.

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