Number of retirement-aged workers on the rise

The number of people who have reached retirement age but continue working is on the rise in the Czech Republic. According to figures released by the Czech Statistical Office on Thursday, their number grew by 11,000 as compared to the previous year. About 157,000 Czechs are working despite the fact that they have reached retirement age. According to experts, the Czech labor market needs at least some older people to remain in the workforce due to the demographic of the country. One in twelve senior citizens over the age of 65 is still working, accounting for 1.5 percent of the labor force.

Author: Sarah Borufka