Average effective age of retirement for men in Canada
Canada: Average effective age of retirement for men was 65.5 years in 2018. ▬ Flat
Latest (2018)
65.5 years
Change on year
down 0.8%
World rank
23rd
of 49 countries
All-time high
66 years
in 1970
All-time low
62.2 years
in 1994
Years of data
49
1970–2018
Average effective age of retirement for men in Canada, 1970–2018
Source: OECD (2018) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in years.
Analysis
Canada recorded 65.5 years for average effective age of retirement for men in 2018.
The figure is down 0.8% on the previous year and up 3.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average effective age of retirement for men in Canada peaked at 66 years in 1970 and was at its lowest, 62.2 years, in 1994.
Canada ranks 23rd of 49 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Average effective age of retirement for men in Canada, year by year
| Year | years | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 66 years | — |
| 1971 | 65.9 years | -0.2% |
| 1972 | 65.8 years | -0.2% |
| 1973 | 65.7 years | -0.2% |
| 1974 | 65.6 years | -0.2% |
| 1975 | 65.5 years | -0.2% |
| 1976 | 65.4 years | -0.2% |
| 1977 | 65.2 years | -0.3% |
| 1978 | 65.2 years | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 65.1 years | -0.2% |
| 1980 | 65.1 years | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 65 years | -0.2% |
| 1982 | 64.5 years | -0.8% |
| 1983 | 64.5 years | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 64 years | -0.8% |
| 1985 | 63.7 years | -0.5% |
| 1986 | 63.6 years | -0.2% |
| 1987 | 63.9 years | +0.5% |
| 1988 | 63.5 years | -0.6% |
| 1989 | 63.7 years | +0.3% |
| 1990 | 63.2 years | -0.8% |
| 1991 | 62.8 years | -0.6% |
| 1992 | 62.5 years | -0.5% |
| 1993 | 62.3 years | -0.3% |
| 1994 | 62.2 years | -0.2% |
| 1995 | 62.6 years | +0.6% |
| 1996 | 62.5 years | -0.2% |
| 1997 | 62.5 years | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 62.2 years | -0.5% |
| 1999 | 62.9 years | +1.1% |
| 2000 | 62.7 years | -0.3% |
| 2001 | 62.9 years | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 63.2 years | +0.5% |
| 2003 | 63.8 years | +0.9% |
| 2004 | 63.3 years | -0.8% |
| 2005 | 63.5 years | +0.3% |
| 2006 | 63.3 years | -0.3% |
| 2007 | 63.3 years | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 63.6 years | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 63.4 years | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 63.4 years | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 64 years | +0.9% |
| 2012 | 63.9 years | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 63.9 years | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 64.6 years | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 65.1 years | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 66 years | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 66 years | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 65.5 years | -0.8% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 65.5 years is above the median for high income countries, which is 64.9 years, 1.0× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 65.54 years | 65.1 years | 66 years | 10 |
| 1980s | 64.15 years | 63.5 years | 65.1 years | 10 |
| 1990s | 62.57 years | 62.2 years | 63.2 years | 10 |
| 2000s | 63.3 years | 62.7 years | 63.8 years | 10 |
| 2010s | 64.71 years | 63.4 years | 66 years | 9 |
Countries ranked near Canada
More reference data data for Canada
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 20.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 20.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 7.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 22.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 99.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.88 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average effective age of retirement for men in Canada?
- Average effective age of retirement for men in Canada was 65.5 years in 2018, according to OECD (2018) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest average effective age of retirement for men recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 66 years in 1970.
- What is the lowest average effective age of retirement for men recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 62.2 years in 1994.
- How does Canada rank for average effective age of retirement for men?
- Canada ranks 23rd out of 49 countries with data for 2018.
- Is average effective age of retirement for men rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from OECD (2018) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Average effective age of retirement for men. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Estimates are based on a weighted average of changes in labour force participation rates by age, for workers 40+