Retirement Age Men in Germany increased to 66.33 Years in 2026 from 66.17 Years in 2025. Retirement Age Men in Germany averaged 65.55 Years from 2009 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 66.33 Years in 2026 and a record low of 65.00 Years in 2010. source: Bundeszentralamt für Steuern



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Employed Persons 45473.00 45502.00 Thousand Aug 2026
Employment Change -0.10 -0.10 percent Jun 2026
Employment Rate 77.20 77.10 percent Jun 2026
Full Time Employment 28211.50 28436.50 Thousand Jun 2026
Unemployment Rate Harmonised 4.00 4.00 percent Aug 2026
Job Vacancies 659.69 656.48 Thousand Sep 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 80.40 80.40 percent Jun 2026
Labour Costs 124.46 123.30 points Jun 2026
Long Term Unemployment Rate 1.10 1.10 percent Jun 2026
Minimum Wages 13.90 12.82 EUR/Hour Jan 2026
Part Time Employment 11963.30 12051.90 Thousand Jun 2026
Population 83.50 83.58 Million Dec 2025
Productivity 95.50 97.10 points Jul 2026
Retirement Age Men 66.33 66.17 Years Dec 2026
Retirement Age Women 66.33 66.17 Years Dec 2026
Unemployed Persons 3012.00 3000.00 Thousand Sep 2026
Unemployment Change 12.00 5.00 Thousand Sep 2026
Unemployment Rate 6.40 6.40 percent Sep 2026
Real Wage Growth 1.50 1.80 percent Jun 2026
Wages 4851.00 4691.00 EUR/Month Dec 2025
Wages in Manufacturing 174.28 106.72 points Jul 2026
Youth Unemployment Rate 7.40 7.40 percent Aug 2026


Germany Retirement Age - Men
From July 2014, workers who have paid social security contributions for 45 years will be able to retire on a full pension at 63.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
66.33 66.17 66.33 65.00 2009 - 2026 Years Yearly