Advanced ➔ Results Outside the BoxOpinion: Retirement ages are going up around the world — sending a signal to the U.
WorkforceCountries Denmark and China show that innovation and investment are essential to meet the needs of people who are living and working longerPublished: June 27, 2025 at 12:50 p.
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Photo: Getty ImagesTwo very different countries are sharing one compelling trend line when it comes to employment.
In May, Denmark’s parliament passed a law to raise the state pension age from 67 to 70 by 2040, phasing in age 68 in 2030 and age 69 in 2035.
These changes align the retirement age with life expectancy and represent Europe’s most significant retirement policy in decades.
the Author Joseph CoughlinJoseph Coughlin, PhD, leads the Massachusetts Institute of nology AgeLab.
Coughlin examines the market and societal implications of demographic change, consumer behavior, and nology trends.
He is the author of "The Longevity Economy: Unlocking The World’s Fastest-Growing, Most Misunderstood Market," his book is "Longevity Hubs: Regional Innovation for Global Aging," with MIT AgeLab colleague Luke Yoquinto.
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