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Portugal

  • Basic country data

  • Population over 60 in 2010:
  • 2,535,470 (24%)
  • Projected population over 60 in 2050:
  • 4,948,279 (45%)
  • Income of country:
  • High income: OECD
  • Social pension?
  • Yes

  • Scheme information

  • Scheme information: Pensao Social de Velhice (Old Age Social Pension)
  • Monthly pension benefit:
  • 195 Euros (258 US$)
  • 14.48 % of average income
  • 735 % of international poverty line
  • Age of eligiblity:
  • 65
  • Targeting:
  • Means-tested

Resources on the pension in Portugal

  • Old age social pensions: a guide

    Year: 2012

    Author: Portuguese Social Security Institute

    Portuguese. This paper provides information on the Portuguese social pension. It includes information on eligibility, how to apply, transfer amount and the legislative base.

  • Pensions at a glance 2011: Portugal

    Year: 2011 | Published by: OECD

    Author: OECD

    Country Profile from OECD's "Pensions at a glance 2011: Retirement-income systems of OECD countries".

  • Social Security Programs Throughout the World: Europe, 2010

    Year: 2010 | Published by: Social Security Administration (SSA), International Social Security Association

    Author: Social Security Administration (SSA), International Social Security Association (ISSA)

    The first issue in the current four-volume series of Social Security Programs Throughout the World reports on the countries of Europe. The combined findings...


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