The normal retirement age for the main public pension has
increased over time in Denmark, in line with
rising life expectancy.
People born in 1952 and people born over the subsequent 20 years
can receive public pensions at different ages.
born in 1952
born after 1952
For people born in 1952, the retirement age was 65.
For those born over the subsequent 20 years, it has increased
gradually: each subsequent birth cohort must wait about three additional months on average to receive their pension.
Over this period, the value of monthly pension benefits is expected to
remain approximately stable.
The early retirement age for Tidlig Pension or Efterløn was 60 for people born in 1952. Since then, it has
increased gradually: each subsequent birth cohort must wait about four additional months on average to receive early retirement benefits.