Retirement age calculator · Denmark
The earliest age you can claim a pension, the age for a full pension, and what each one pays. Change your age in the calculator below.
About DKK 13,166 net a month at 70, in today’s money. Assumes you started work at 22; change it in the calculator below.
What each age pays ↓…
Retirement age in Denmark: when you can claim your pension
When you can retire depends on your year of birth and how many years you have been insured. The calculator above shows the earliest age and the age for a full pension, and what each age would pay.
Earliest and full pension, by year of birth
| Born in | Earliest pension | Full pension |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | – | age 68, in 2033 |
| 1970 | – | age 69, in 2039 |
| 1975 | – | age 70, in 2045 |
| 1980 | – | age 70, in 2050 |
| 1985 | – | age 70, in 2055 |
| 1991 | – | age 70, in 2061 |
| 1995 | – | age 70, in 2065 |
| 2000 | – | age 70, in 2070 |
Assumes work from age 22 without gaps.
Example: born in 1991, what each age pays
| Claim at age | Year | Change | Net a month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | 2061 | full pension | DKK 13,166 |
Career from age 22 with the calculator’s example pay; amounts in today’s money.
Frequently asked questions
When can I retire in Denmark?
At 70 if you were born in 1991.
Rules and official sources: see “Rules applied (2026)” in the calculator. Last checked: October 2026. Estimates for information, not financial advice.
Other questions about pay in Denmark: What is my hourly wage? · What do I take home part-time? · How much unemployment benefit would I get? · How much notice must my employer give? · What is my money worth after inflation?