Românii muncesc cel mai puțin din UE, chiar dacă vârsta de pensionare crește. În ce țară oamenii vor ieși la pensie abia la 70 de ani

The estimated working life varies significantly across EU countries, with notable differences between northern and southern regions. In 2025, the average working life in the EU is projected to be 37.5 years, up from 35.2 years in 2016. The Netherlands leads with 44 years, while Romania lags behind at 32.7 years. Gender disparities exist, with men expected to work 39.5 years on average compared to 35.4 years for women. Countries are responding to demographic pressures by raising retirement ages and adjusting pension systems.