What country has the lowest retirement age in Europe?


What country has the lowest retirement age in Europe? The nation with the lowest retirement age is Slovakia, with both sexes able to retire with a state pension from just 62 years and 8 months. Conversely, the Scandinavian duo of Finland and Sweden have the highest retirement age of 68.


What is the average salary in Spain?

Spaniards earn USD 37 922 per year on average, less than the OECD average of USD 49 165. Another essential factor of employment quality is job security, in terms of expected loss of earnings when someone becomes unemployed.


What is the easiest country to retire to in Europe?

Portugal is the best country in Europe for retirement. It's one of the most affordable European countries because of its low cost of living. On average, the cost of living, excluding rent, is almost 29% lower than in the U.S., according to SmartAsset.


Is it cheaper to retire in Spain or France?

Although Portugal is often described as one of the cheaper places to live in Europe, figures from Eurostat show a basket of basic supermarket goods is more expensive there than in either of the three other popular retirement destinations. Spain is the cheapest followed by France, then Italy.