Turning 65 in 2032? You’ve got about 21 years left, says CBS
If you hit 65 in 2032, you can expect to live another 21 years or so – a bit less...
In 2032, individuals turning 65 can anticipate a lifespan of approximately 21.08 years, slightly less than the 21.14 years previously projected by the National statistics office CBS in 2025. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, life expectancy has shown a gradual upward trend. This data holds significance as it aids the social affairs minister in determining the state pension age, which is legally linked to life expectancy.
Currently, the AOW age is set at 67 until the end of 2027 and will transition to 67 and three months from 2028 to 2031. The updated forecast for 2032 will be based on this latest projection. In 1950, life expectancy for 65-year-olds was 14.3 years, which increased to 20.1 years by 2019, but Covid caused a decline to 19.5 in 2020 and 2021.
However, the following year saw a return to 20.1 years. Women tend to outlive men, with a 1.9-year difference in life expectancy at age 65 in 2025. Men have since recovered to their pre-pandemic level, but women have not yet reached this point. Dutch News relies on reader support to operate without charge and provide important Dutch news daily. Any donation, no matter how small, is greatly appreciated.
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