The years of contribution required for a full pension

According to a recent OECD report, Irish people are required to pay pension contributions longer than anyone else in order to get the basic State pension. Full entitlement in Ireland requires an average of 48 weeks contributions per year thoughout a person's working life. Read more in Statista's latest feature in Irish online publication The Journal.

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This chart shows the years of contribution or residence required for basic pensions in selected countries.

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