Retirement Age in Denmark
The age you can get a pension in Denmark, how early you can retire, the changes already planned and whether you have to stop working.
When can I retire in Denmark?
Enter your date of birth to see when you reach the state pension age (folkepension).
Retirement age in Denmark
67The state pension (folkepension) age is 67 for people born from July 1955 to the end of 1962. It rises to 68 in 2030, 69 in 2035 and 70 in 2040.
Early retirement in Denmark
64Members of the early retirement scheme (efterløn) can retire three years before the pension age. People with long working lives can apply for an early pension (tidlig pension) up to three years early.
Planned changes in Denmark
70 by 2040The rises to 68 (born 1963–1966) and 69 (born 1967–1970) were already in law, and in May 2025 parliament set 70 for everyone born from 1971.
Mandatory retirement in Denmark
NoMandatory retirement ages in contracts were banned in 2016, so an employer cannot end your job just because of your age.
Checked 23 October 2026 against pension authorities, national laws and recent reporting on reforms. Your own age can depend on your contribution record and scheme, so confirm it with the pension authority before you plan. This is a summary, not financial or legal advice. Sources: The Local: Denmark formally raises retirement age to 70 in 2040.
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Retirement in Denmark: questions and answers
What is the retirement age in Denmark?
The state pension (folkepension) age is 67 for people born from July 1955 to the end of 1962. It rises to 68 in 2030, 69 in 2035 and 70 in 2040.
How early can you retire in Denmark?
Members of the early retirement scheme (efterløn) can retire three years before the pension age. People with long working lives can apply for an early pension (tidlig pension) up to three years early.
Is the retirement age going up in Denmark?
The rises to 68 (born 1963–1966) and 69 (born 1967–1970) were already in law, and in May 2025 parliament set 70 for everyone born from 1971.
Do you have to retire at a certain age in Denmark?
Mandatory retirement ages in contracts were banned in 2016, so an employer cannot end your job just because of your age.
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