State pension age in Italy (2026)

Last reviewed: 9 October 2026

In short: The retirement age for the old-age pension is 67 years. An increase from 2027 was published by ministerial decree, but its exact schedule could not be confirmed.

RuleWhat applies
Statutory pension age in 2026Statutory old-age pension67 years. [1]
Highest age already set in law or official publicationStatutory old-age pension⚠ Not yet verified
Scheduled path of the ageStatutory old-age pension⚠ Not yet verified
Early retirement (national rule)Statutory old-age pensionThe early pension (pensione anticipata) requires 42 years and 10 months of contributions for men and 41 years and 10 months for women; it is a contribution requirement, not an age. [1]

Notes

  • A ministerial decree of 19 December 2025 raises the requirements from 1 January 2027; the exact increase and any later phasing could not be confirmed from the consolidated text.
  • The contribution requirement is not tied to an age.

Sources

  1. Normattiva (Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato): Decreto-legge 6 dicembre 2011, n. 201, art. 24 (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources

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