Official sources checked August 13, 2026Rules and application procedures can change. Use the latest Ministry of Labor / BLI information for an actual claim.
The statutory age reaches 65 from 2026
Taiwan gradually increased the Labor Insurance old-age pension age, reaching the maximum age of 65 from 2026 onward.
Birth year still matters
Different birth cohorts reached the statutory age under the phase-in schedule.
Reaching 65 does not automatically trigger payment
Eligibility and application requirements still apply.
Retirement age and benefit age are different concepts
Leaving work is a personal/employment decision; statutory benefit age is set by the insurance system.
How can you use this?
Confirm your actual inputs, then compare at least two scenarios in the related calculator. For statutory benefits, the official rules in force when you apply control the final result.
Taiwan Labor Insurance information for education and planning only. Eligibility and final benefit amounts are determined by BLI.