Poland’s retirement age is already one of Europe's lowest - 65 for men and 60 for women. With the latter figure being joint-lowest across the European Union, most experts argue that the country should follow in the footsteps of other EU nations that have raised their retirement ages.
However, of those surveyed, 52% of women and 43% of men expressed support for a lower retirement age. In contrast, 44% of respondents, including 53% of men and 36% of women, favored equalising the retirement age.
Additionally, only 20% of respondents, with 14% of women and 26% of men, believe that the current retirement age should be raised.
Support for a lower retirement age was found to be highest among younger and middle-aged respondents, specifically those in the 25-34 years and 35-44 years age groups.
Education also appeared to play a role, with 57% of those with lower education levels and 42% of those with higher education supporting a lower retirement age.
Furthermore, those living in rural areas were more likely to support a lower retirement age (54%) compared to those living in major cities (40%). Family status also seemed to be a factor, with 53% of parents and 43% of childless respondents in favor of lowering the retirement age.
The survey also asked about the ideal retirement age for men and women, with 64% of respondents suggesting that men should retire at a later age than women, while 35% believed that the retirement age should be the same for both genders.
Overall, the survey held by the Interia website showed that the majority of Poles believed that women should retire at the age of 59, and men at the age of 62.
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Source: PAP
