The new population data will require the National Statistics Institute (INE) to review the life expectancy indicators used to calculate the retirement age. This review comes in the context of the regular update of demographic data that influences social security policies.
Jorge Bravo, an expert on the matter, admits that there may be a revision of "a few tenths" in life expectancy. However, he does not anticipate "significant changes" in the retirement age as a consequence of these new population data.
Jorge Bravo's position suggests that, despite the technical need to update the indicators, the expected variations should not have a substantial impact on the rules for accessing retirement. The expert thus minimizes concerns about possible deep changes in pension policies.
