People in the North Draw Pensions for Longer - Schleswig-Holstein sees rising pension durations and retirement ages by 2024
Residents of Schleswig-Holstein are now receiving old-age pensions for longer than they were five years ago. By late 2024, around 638,000 people in the state relied on statutory pension payments, reflecting a gradual shift in retirement trends.
The average retirement age in Schleswig-Holstein has risen from 64.4 years in 2019 to 64.8 years in 2024. Those who retired by the end of last year could expect to receive their pension for 21.3 years—up from 20.8 years in 2019.
Women in the state continue to draw pensions for longer than men, largely due to higher life expectancy. In 2024, women received payments for an average of 22.7 years, compared to 19.7 years for men. Both figures have increased since 2019, when women averaged 22.4 years and men 19.0 years. The average monthly old-age pension for men in Schleswig-Holstein stood at €1,889 by the end of 2024. Across Germany, approximately 18.9 million people received statutory pensions during the same period.
The data shows a clear trend of longer pension durations in Schleswig-Holstein over the past five years. With retirement ages edging up and life expectancy influencing payment lengths, the system continues to adapt to demographic changes.
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