Retirement age calculator · Latvia
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 €622 net a month at 65, in today’s money. Assumes you started work at 22; change it in the calculator below.
What each age pays ↓…
Retirement age in Latvia: 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.
The rules in brief
- Age and minimum: Pension age is 65 with at least 20 years of insurance. With 30 years you can retire 2 years earlier, but the pension is paid at 50% until 65. A minimum pension applies (base €213 in 2026, more with longer service); pensions above €1,000 a month are taxed at 25.5%.
Earliest and full pension, by year of birth
| Born in | Earliest pension | Full pension |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | age 63, in 2028 (−50.0%) | age 65, in 2030 |
| 1970 | age 63, in 2033 (−50.0%) | age 65, in 2035 |
| 1975 | age 63, in 2038 (−50.0%) | age 65, in 2040 |
| 1980 | age 63, in 2043 (−50.0%) | age 65, in 2045 |
| 1985 | age 63, in 2048 (−50.0%) | age 65, in 2050 |
| 1991 | age 63, in 2054 (−50.0%) | age 65, in 2056 |
| 1995 | age 63, in 2058 (−50.0%) | age 65, in 2060 |
| 2000 | age 63, in 2063 (−50.0%) | age 65, in 2065 |
Assumes work from age 22 without gaps.
Example: born in 1991, what each age pays
| Claim at age | Year | Change | Net a month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | 2054 | −50.0% | €269 |
| 64 | 2055 | −50.0% | €289 |
| 65 | 2056 | full pension | €622 |
| 66 | 2057 | full pension | €653 |
| 67 | 2058 | full pension | €686 |
| 68 | 2059 | full pension | €723 |
| 69 | 2060 | full pension | €764 |
| 70 | 2061 | full pension | €811 |
Career from age 22 with the calculator’s example pay; amounts in today’s money.
Frequently asked questions
When can I retire in Latvia?
With a full pension at 65 if you were born in 1991; the earliest is 63, with a 50.0% cut.
How much do I lose if I retire early?
50.0% at 63, for the rest of your life.
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 Latvia: What is my hourly wage? · What is the minimum wage after tax? · 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?