Average effective age of retirement for men in Estonia
Estonia: Average effective age of retirement for men was 65.5 years in 2018. ▬ Flat
Latest (2018)
65.5 years
Change on year
down 0.5%
World rank
23rd
of 49 countries
All-time high
68.1 years
in 1970
All-time low
59.6 years
in 2004
Years of data
49
1970–2018
Average effective age of retirement for men in Estonia, 1970–2018
Source: OECD (2018) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in years.
Analysis
The most recent figure for average effective age of retirement for men in Estonia is 65.5 years, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.5% on the previous year and down 1.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average effective age of retirement for men in Estonia peaked at 68.1 years in 1970 and was at its lowest, 59.6 years, in 2004.
That places Estonia 23rd out of 49 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
Average effective age of retirement for men in Estonia, year by year
| Year | years | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 68.1 years | — |
| 1971 | 67.8 years | -0.4% |
| 1972 | 67.4 years | -0.6% |
| 1973 | 66.9 years | -0.7% |
| 1974 | 66.4 years | -0.7% |
| 1975 | 65.8 years | -0.9% |
| 1976 | 65.8 years | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 65.7 years | -0.2% |
| 1978 | 65.6 years | -0.2% |
| 1979 | 65.5 years | -0.2% |
| 1980 | 65.5 years | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 65.5 years | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 65.5 years | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 65.5 years | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 65.5 years | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 65.8 years | +0.5% |
| 1986 | 66.1 years | +0.5% |
| 1987 | 66.4 years | +0.5% |
| 1988 | 66.8 years | +0.6% |
| 1989 | 67.1 years | +0.4% |
| 1990 | 67.3 years | +0.3% |
| 1991 | 67 years | -0.4% |
| 1992 | 66.1 years | -1.3% |
| 1993 | 65.8 years | -0.5% |
| 1994 | 65.9 years | +0.2% |
| 1995 | 65.3 years | -0.9% |
| 1996 | 65 years | -0.5% |
| 1997 | 65 years | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 63.9 years | -1.7% |
| 1999 | 63.6 years | -0.5% |
| 2000 | 60 years | -5.7% |
| 2001 | 61.5 years | +2.5% |
| 2002 | 61.7 years | +0.3% |
| 2003 | 60.4 years | -2.1% |
| 2004 | 59.6 years | -1.3% |
| 2005 | 62.4 years | +4.7% |
| 2006 | 63.8 years | +2.2% |
| 2007 | 64.4 years | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 66.3 years | +3.0% |
| 2009 | 68 years | +2.6% |
| 2010 | 65.6 years | -3.5% |
| 2011 | 64.5 years | -1.7% |
| 2012 | 63.5 years | -1.6% |
| 2013 | 64.3 years | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 63.7 years | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 63.6 years | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 64.8 years | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 65.8 years | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 65.5 years | -0.5% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 65.5 years is above the median for high income countries, which is 64.9 years, 1.0× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 65.5 years is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 64.3 years, 1.0× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 66.5 years | 65.5 years | 68.1 years | 10 |
| 1980s | 65.97 years | 65.5 years | 67.1 years | 10 |
| 1990s | 65.49 years | 63.6 years | 67.3 years | 10 |
| 2000s | 62.81 years | 59.6 years | 68 years | 10 |
| 2010s | 64.59 years | 63.5 years | 65.8 years | 9 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
More reference data data for Estonia
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0363 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.2652 (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is average effective age of retirement for men in Estonia?
- Average effective age of retirement for men in Estonia 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 Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 68.1 years in 1970.
- What is the lowest average effective age of retirement for men recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 59.6 years in 2004.
- How does Estonia rank for average effective age of retirement for men?
- Estonia ranks 23rd out of 49 countries with data for 2018.
- Is average effective age of retirement for men rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Estonia 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+