Japan Basic Old-Age Pension

Calculate Japan's basic pension amount from contribution months and exemption months (FY2026 basis).

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Calculation basis and official references

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Formula basis

Multiply full pension amount by the ratio of insured months credited, adjusted by exemption period categories, and divide by total eligible months.

Calculation method

This estimate models the Japanese public old-age pension in principle as of official age and insurance record rules.

Exclusions and checks required

  • Birth year, exemption periods, lump-sum withdrawal, and early/late retirement conditions alter benefits.
  • Employee pension offsets and survivor additions are not included in this simple estimate.
  • For a formal amount, confirm using Japan Pension Service records and official notifications.

Example input::Basic pension estimate with 35 years of paid contributions

birthDate
1965-04-01
paidMonths
420
fullExemptionMonths
0
partialExemptionMonths
0
defermentMonths
0
startAge
65

This is a rough estimate from contribution and exemption months and does not replace official re-calculation with personal pension records.

Official references

FAQ

Who is this calculator for?

Calculate Japan's basic pension amount from contribution months and exemption months (FY2026 basis).

What values should I enter?

Applies to: Japan Pension

How should I interpret this estimate?

This estimate models the Japanese public old-age pension in principle as of official age and insurance record rules.

How to use

  1. Enter your input values and press Calculate.
  2. Review the result and compare it with expected context.

Official references