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EU Working Life Expectancy Rises, Bulgaria Trails Behind

7/19/2025

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In 2024, the EU's average working life expectancy reaches 37.2 years, with Bulgaria lagging at 34.8 years. Cyprus shines above average at 39 years, while the Netherlands tops the chart at 43.8 years. Women's working life expectancy struggles, especially in Greece, at just 31.1 years. Notably, this marks a 2.4-year increase since 2014.

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In 2024, the EU's average working life expectancy reaches 37.2 years, with Bulgaria lagging at 34.8 years. Cyprus shines above average at 39 years, while the Netherlands tops the chart at 43.8 years. Women's working life expectancy struggles, especially in Greece, at just 31.1 years. Notably, this marks a 2.4-year increase since 2014.