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Retirement Age in Norway

The age you can get a pension in Norway, how early you can retire, the changes already planned and whether you have to stop working.

Retirement age 67 Early retirement 62 Planned changes Rising Mandatory retirement 72

When can I retire in Norway?

Enter your date of birth to see when you reach the reference age for the state pension.

Retirement age in Norway

67

The state old-age pension is flexible: you can take it from 62 to 75. 67 is the reference age at which you can always take it, and the minimum guaranteed pension starts.

Early retirement in Norway

62

You can start the old-age pension from 62 if you have earned enough to get at least the minimum level at 67. The pension is spread over more years, so each payment is lower.

Planned changes in Norway

Rising

Under the 2024 pension agreement all the age limits rise with two thirds of the growth in life expectancy for people born after 1964. The earliest age is expected to reach 63 for those born in 1973.

Mandatory retirement in Norway

72

Since 1 January 2026 the general age limit in working life is 72, so an employer can end your job at that age. Some jobs, such as police and nurses, have lower special age limits.

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: KLP: Nytt om pensjon i 2026.

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Retirement in Norway: questions and answers

What is the retirement age in Norway?

The state old-age pension is flexible: you can take it from 62 to 75. 67 is the reference age at which you can always take it, and the minimum guaranteed pension starts.

How early can you retire in Norway?

You can start the old-age pension from 62 if you have earned enough to get at least the minimum level at 67. The pension is spread over more years, so each payment is lower.

Is the retirement age going up in Norway?

Under the 2024 pension agreement all the age limits rise with two thirds of the growth in life expectancy for people born after 1964. The earliest age is expected to reach 63 for those born in 1973.

Do you have to retire at a certain age in Norway?

Since 1 January 2026 the general age limit in working life is 72, so an employer can end your job at that age. Some jobs, such as police and nurses, have lower special age limits.

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