Denmark: an increasing number of early retirement candidates decide to continue working

Statistics show a constant decline in early retirement. In 2004, early pensioners numbered 223,000, whereas in 2006 this figure dropped to 195,000. According to an analysis by ATP (a complementary pension fund) in August, 35% of 60-year olds were still working in 2000 and in 2005 the number had risen to 39%. According to data recently communicated by the Labour Directorate (Arbejdsdirektoratet) over 40% of employees in the 60-64 age bracket had decided to stay this year in the labour market.  
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on fund) in August, 35% of 60-year olds were still working in 2000 and in 2005 the number had risen to 39%. According to data recently communicated by the Labour Directorate (Arbejdsdirektoratet) over 40% of employees in the 60-64 age bracket had decided to stay this year in the labour market.

Motivation of seniors to stay at work. For most researchers, this choice results mainly from the modification in 1999 of the rules governing early retirement. For example, people reaching 60 who have con

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