Vietnam retirement age roadmap for 2027

Under the 2019 Labor Code, Vietnam is implementing a phased increase in the retirement age for workers in normal working conditions. By 2027, the retirement age for men is scheduled to reach 61 years and 9 months, while the age for women will be 57 years and 4 months.

The long-term roadmap aims to reach a retirement age of 62 for men by 2028 and 60 for women by 2035. To qualify for a pension, workers must meet the age requirements and have contributed to compulsory social insurance for at least 15 years, according to the 2024 Social Insurance Law.

Provisions also exist for early or delayed retirement. Workers with reduced working capacity, those in particularly heavy, toxic, or dangerous occupations, or those working in regions with extremely difficult socio-economic conditions may retire up to 5 years earlier than the standard age. Conversely, highly skilled technical workers may retire up to 5 years later than the standard age.