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Decade-long decrease in granted disability pensions in Denmark halted.

Despite a decrease in new early retirement cases ('førtidspension'), the total count of individuals below 40 receiving such benefits persists at a high level, according to recent data.

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Despite a decrease in new early retirement cases ('førtidspension'), a notable number of...
Despite a decrease in new early retirement cases ('førtidspension'), a notable number of individuals under 40 continue to receive such benefits, according to fresh statistics.

Decade-long decrease in granted disability pensions in Denmark halted.

Working in Denmark: A Growing Concern

In Denmark, the number of young adults - under 40 - claiming early retirement benefits ('førtidspension') remains high, despite a recent decline in new cases. This distressing trend continues, according to data from the Danish Agency for Labour Market and Recruitment (STAR), as reported by Politiken.

A Depressing Decline

Last year saw the first annual decrease in the number of young early retirees since 2015, with 5,892 new cases in 2021, down by 380 compared to the previous year. Although this decrease is welcome news, the total number of young people receiving early retirement benefits remains at record levels.

Legislation and its Limitations

In 2012, a reform was passed to change the criteria for early retirement benefits for younger individuals. The intention was to make it more challenging for people under 40 to qualify for early retirement. However, over the past ten years, this reform has not succeeded in halting the alarming trend.

Falling Through the Cracks

Nicoline Rosenlund, a health manager at pensions fund Sampension, expressed concern over the continuing high numbers of young people availing themselves of early retirement. She commented that she was hopeful that last year's decline in new cases marked the beginning of a gradual slowdown in the trend.

Mental Health Miseries

It's crucial to address the root causes of this trend, and mental health issues appear to play a significant role. Statistic from Sampension show that 77% of these young early retirees leave the workforce due to mental health concerns.

The Need for Change

"When you're young, you should expect to be young and active and have a good and long life ahead of you, including on the labour market," Rosenlund emphasized. The record-high number of young, mentally unfit Danes on early retirement benefits calls for urgent action to turn the tide and better support young workers.

Stronger workplace mental health support and policies addressing workforce stress and burnout could help reduce the number of early retirements. By addressing mental health concerns proactively, Denmark can empower its young workforce and promote a healthier, more productive society.

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Sources:

PolitikenSampension

  1. Despite the recent decline in new cases, the number of Danish young adults receiving 'førtidspension' remains at record levels, sparking concern about the growing concern of early retirements.
  2. The decline in new cases last year marked the first annual decrease since 2015, with 5,892 new cases in 2021, down by 380 compared to the previous year.
  3. In 2012, a reform was implemented to change the criteria for early retirement benefits for younger individuals, aiming to make it more challenging for them to qualify for early retirement.
  4. Mental health issues appear to play a significant role in the high number of young early retirees, with 77% of them leaving the workforce due to mental health concerns.
  5. Health manager at pensions fund Sampension, Nicoline Rosenlund, emphasized the need for urgent action to support young workers and turn the tide of this disturbing trend.
  6. Strengthening workplace mental health support and addressing workforce stress and burnout could help reduce the number of early retirements, promoting a healthier, more productive society.
  7. In connecting with our audience, we invite you to share your thoughts and experiences about working in Denmark, and we welcome questions or suggestions at [email protected].
  8. Moreover, for further insights, consider exploring topics such as why Denmark's international students prefer Copenhagen, why the Danish Prime Minister advocates for limiting foreign labor, the controversial hike to Denmark's citizenship fee, and rail service cuts between Sweden and Denmark during Easter week.

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