Retirement Age Men in European Union increased to 65.17 Years in 2026 from 65.04 Years in 2025. Retirement Age Men in European Union averaged 64.21 Years from 2009 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 65.17 Years in 2026 and a record low of 62.48 Years in 2009. source: European Commission



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 207411.00 208486.00 Thousand Mar 2026
Employment Change 0.00 0.20 percent Mar 2026
Full Time Employment 165043.70 165916.00 Thousand Mar 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 75.60 75.60 percent Mar 2026
Labour Costs 119.20 128.80 points Mar 2026
Long Term Unemployment Rate 1.90 1.90 percent Mar 2026
Part Time Employment 35808.90 35860.70 Thousand Mar 2026
Population 450.65 449.49 Million Dec 2025
Productivity 106.92 106.79 points Mar 2026
Retirement Age Men 65.17 65.04 Years Dec 2026
Retirement Age Women 64.68 64.55 Years Dec 2026
Unemployed Persons 13238.00 13375.00 Thousand Apr 2026
Unemployment Rate 6.00 6.00 percent Apr 2026
Wage Growth 3.70 3.40 percent Mar 2026
Youth Unemployment Rate 15.10 15.60 percent Apr 2026


European Union Retirement Age Men
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
65.17 65.04 65.17 62.48 2009 - 2026 Years Yearly