State pension age in Romania (2026)

Last reviewed: 31 October 2026

In short: The standard retirement age in Romania is 65 for men; for women it is rising in steps from 62 years 3 months to 65 years by January 2035. Early retirement up to 5 years before is possible with the full contribution period.

RuleWhat applies
Statutory pension age in 2026Statutory old-age pension65 years for men born from January 1950 (reached in the table). For women the standard age depends on the month and year of birth and is rising in steps: for example 62 years 6 months for those born July to November 1963 and 62 years 9 months for those born October 1964 to February 1965. [1]
Highest age already set in law or official publicationStatutory old-age pension65 years for both women and men; women reach 65 for births from January 1970 (retirement from January 2035). [2]
Scheduled path of the ageStatutory old-age pensionWomen: from 62 years 3 months, rising by stages between September 2024 and January 2035 to 65 years. Men: 65 years. The minimum contribution period is 15 years and the full contribution period rises to 35 years. [2]
Early retirement (national rule)Statutory old-age pensionEarly retirement, with a penalty, is possible up to 5 years before the standard retirement age for people who have completed the full contribution period (or exceeded it by up to 5 years). This reduction cannot be combined with other reductions. [3]

Notes

  • The standard age is set by month and year of birth in Annex 5; the CNPP table was read for both sexes.

Sources

  1. Casa Națională de Pensii Publice (CNPP): Anexa nr. 5 – Vârstele standard de pensionare, stagiile complete și stagiile minime de cotizare contributive (tabel) (consulted 31 October 2026) · all sources
  2. Casa Națională de Pensii Publice (CNPP): Old-age pension (Pensia pentru limita de vârstă) (consulted 31 October 2026) · all sources
  3. Casa Națională de Pensii Publice (CNPP): Early retirement (Pensia anticipată) (consulted 31 October 2026) · all sources

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