5 Countries with The Lowest Retirement Ages in The World

This article takes a look at the 5 countries with the lowest retirement ages in the world. If you prefer to check out our detailed analysis on navigating aging populations, you may go to 20 Countries with The Lowest Retirement Ages in The World.

5. South Korea

Retirement Age: 60 years

The retirement age in South Korea is set at 60 years, making it one of the countries with the lowest retirement ages in the world. The country has one of the fastest aging populations as well as the lowest birth rate in comparison to other countries. It is expected that the country will transition to a “super-aged society” by 2025, where 20% of the population will comprise seniors. The country is expected to undergo aging at a rapid pace, and experts forecast an “age-quake” by 2030-2040, provided the issue is not tackled.