From 2040, Danish people born after 31 December 1970 will be eligible to retire at 70 years old.

Denmark is set to have the highest retirement age in Europe after its parliament adopted a law raising it to 70 by 2040.

The retirement age at 70 will apply to all people born after 31 December 1970.

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      In 2023, Danish women had a life expectancy of 83.8 years, while men had a life expectancy of 79.6 years, according to the World Bank data. This means women born in Denmark have a life expectancy of approximately 4.2 years longer than men.