Around two-thirds of European countries are expected to raise the retirement age for men, while three-quarters will raise it for women.
According to Euronews’ analysis of data for 32 countries, men face higher retirement ages in 21 and women in 24.
Across the EU, the normal retirement age is expected to rise by two years for men and 2.4 years for women, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) Pensions at a Glance 2025 report.
The comparison is between people retiring in 2024 and those who entered the labour market at 22 that year, assuming an uninterrupted career. The latter group would typically retire in the late 2060s.
“Increasing retirement ages remains a common strategy to improve the financial sustainability of pension systems without reducing pension levels,” the report said.
