Retirement Age in Sweden
The age you can get a pension in Sweden, how early you can retire, the changes already planned and whether you have to stop working.
When can I retire in Sweden?
Enter your date of birth to see when you reach the target retirement age (riktålder).
Retirement age in Sweden
67The target retirement age (riktålder) is 67, which is also the earliest age for the guarantee pension and housing supplement for people with low pensions.
Early retirement in Sweden
64The income-based pension can be taken from three years before the target age, so from 64, but each year early lowers it by about 6 to 7% for life.
Planned changes in Sweden
RisingThe target age is linked to life expectancy and is forecast to reach 68 for people born from 1967, 69 for people born from 1982 and 70 later. Each step is announced six years ahead.
Mandatory retirement in Sweden
69You have the right to keep your job until 69. After that the employer can end your employment with one month’s notice.
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.
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Retirement in Sweden: questions and answers
What is the retirement age in Sweden?
The target retirement age (riktålder) is 67, which is also the earliest age for the guarantee pension and housing supplement for people with low pensions.
How early can you retire in Sweden?
The income-based pension can be taken from three years before the target age, so from 64, but each year early lowers it by about 6 to 7% for life.
Is the retirement age going up in Sweden?
The target age is linked to life expectancy and is forecast to reach 68 for people born from 1967, 69 for people born from 1982 and 70 later. Each step is announced six years ahead.
Do you have to retire at a certain age in Sweden?
You have the right to keep your job until 69. After that the employer can end your employment with one month’s notice.
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