Romania gradually raises retirement age for women to equal that of men
Starting in July 2026, women in Romania who meet the criteria provided by law will be able to apply for the old-age pension at the age of 62 years and 7 months, one month later than those who acquired this right in the first half of the…
Radu Dumitrescu · Journalist
· Updated · 2 min read
Starting in July 2026, women in Romania who meet the criteria provided by law will be able to apply for the old-age pension at the age of 62 years and 7 months, one month later than those who acquired this right in the first half of the year.
The announcement was also made by the National Public Pension House, through a post published on its official Facebook page. The change is part of a gradual process to equalize the standard retirement age for women and men.
