Retirement Age in Belgium
The age you can get a pension in Belgium, how early you can retire, the changes already planned and whether you have to stop working.
When can I retire in Belgium?
Enter your date of birth to see when you reach the legal pension age.
Retirement age in Belgium
66The legal pension age has been 66 since February 2025 and rises to 67 in 2030.
Early retirement in Belgium
60–63Early retirement is possible at 63 with 42 career years, at 61 with 43 years or at 60 with 44 years.
Planned changes in Belgium
67 in 2030The age rises to 67 in 2030. A reform adding a bonus for working longer and a malus for retiring early was approved in committee in April 2026 and was waiting for a final vote.
Mandatory retirement in Belgium
NoAn employer cannot end your contract just because you reach the pension age; it must give notice as for any other dismissal.
Checked 23 October 2026 against pension authorities, national laws and recent reporting on reforms. Your own age can depend on your contribution record and scheme, so confirm it with the pension authority before you plan. This is a summary, not financial or legal advice. Sources: Loyens & Loeff: Belgium’s pension reform.
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Retirement in Belgium: questions and answers
What is the retirement age in Belgium?
The legal pension age has been 66 since February 2025 and rises to 67 in 2030.
How early can you retire in Belgium?
Early retirement is possible at 63 with 42 career years, at 61 with 43 years or at 60 with 44 years.
Is the retirement age going up in Belgium?
The age rises to 67 in 2030. A reform adding a bonus for working longer and a malus for retiring early was approved in committee in April 2026 and was waiting for a final vote.
Do you have to retire at a certain age in Belgium?
An employer cannot end your contract just because you reach the pension age; it must give notice as for any other dismissal.
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