Manchen geht es nicht ums Geld: Anteil der Rentner mit Jobs steigt
Immer mehr Menschen zwischen 65 und 74 Jahren arbeiten neben ihrer Rente. Besonders Selbstständige sind oft viele Stunden pro Woche aktiv.
Recent data from Germany reveals a growing trend among retired individuals working alongside their pension income. According to the Statistisches Bundesamt, 14% of those aged 65 to 74 held a job in the previous year, marking a slight increase from the 13% recorded a year earlier. Among these employed retirees, 27% identified as self-employed, with two-thirds engaged in part-time roles with limited weekly hours and modest monthly earnings.
Self-employed individuals tended to work longer hours, with 28% reporting over 40 hours per week, compared to just 8% of those who were dependently employed. As people age, their likelihood of maintaining employment decreases; while 19% of retirees aged 65-66 held jobs, this figure fell to 8% for those aged 73-74. Individuals with higher educational attainment were more likely to be employed, with 18% falling into this category, compared to 12% for those with intermediate education and 10% for those with lower education levels.
In a separate 2023 survey, 33% of working retirees cited financial motivations, often citing enjoyment or a desire to remain socially engaged.
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