Raising the retirement age: are Ukrainians ready to work until 70.

According to a new study by the Razumkov Center's sociological service, 58% of Ukrainians believe that raising the retirement age will have more negative consequences than positive effects.

Only 7% of respondents expect more positive effects, and 16% believe that the positive and negative consequences will be equal.

On the question of the desired retirement age, the responses were as follows: 29% are ready to work until 60 years old, 15% - until 50-59 years old, 12% - until 61 years old, and only 3% - until 66-70 years old. A significant proportion of respondents (20%) stated their unwillingness or inability to work at all.

The study indicated the main problems in the labor market in Ukraine: mobilization of workers is considered a problem by 73% of respondents, 53% noted a shortage of staff, and 48% – the outflow of qualified specialists abroad.

Among other problems highlighted were the shadow economy, the mismatch between salary expectations and business capabilities, and age discrimination in employment.

The survey was conducted from June 6 to 12, 2024 among 2016 respondents aged 18 and older.

It is worth noting that earlier, the PFU explained the conditions for granting fuel subsidies to new retirees.