This is the European country with the highest number of workers over 55 years old
Germany has established itself as the nation with the most aged workforce in the entire European Union, reaching an unprecedented demographic milestone by registering that almost a quarter of its workers are between 55 and 64 years old.
TL;DR
- Germany has the most aged workforce in the EU, with nearly 25% of workers aged 55-64.
- This demographic trend is attributed to an aging population and a rising retirement age, set to reach 67 by 2029.
- In 2024, approximately 9.8 million out of 40.9 million employed individuals in Germany were in this senior age group.
- The average retirement age has increased significantly, surpassing 64.7 years for both men and women in 2024.
- Critics point out that companies have invested too little in continuous training for older workers, hindering their productivity and integration.