People in the North Draw Pensions for Longer - Schleswig-Holstein pensioners now receive benefits for years longer than before
Pensioners in Schleswig-Holstein are now receiving old-age benefits for longer than before. The latest figures show an increase in both the average retirement age and the duration of pension payments. Women, in particular, collect payments for nearly three years longer than men in the region.
In 2024, the average retirement age in Schleswig-Holstein rose to 64.8 years, up from 64.4 in 2019. This shift comes as residents draw payments for extended periods. The typical duration of payments reached 21.3 years this year, compared to 20.8 years five years ago.
Women in the state receive payments for an average of 22.7 years, while men collect them for 19.7 years. These trends reflect broader patterns across Germany, where statutory old-age payments support around 18.9 million people. By late 2024, roughly 638,000 individuals in Schleswig-Holstein were receiving such payments. The data highlights a steady rise in both the age at which people retire and the length of time they depend on payment support.
The figures confirm that payment durations are growing in Schleswig-Holstein. Women continue to outlive men in retirement by a notable margin. With more people relying on payments for longer, the system faces increasing demand over time.
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