What is Kokumin Nenkin (Basic National Pension)?

All Japanese residents aged 20-59 must contribute to Kokumin Nenkin. Full benefit: 68,000 JPY/month (2024) for 40 years of contributions. Monthly contribution: 16,980 JPY (2024). Self-employed, farmers, students are in this tier only.

What is Kosei Nenkin (Employees Pension Insurance)?

Employees in companies also join Kosei Nenkin, which provides earnings-related benefits in addition to basic pension. Contribution rate: 18.3% of standard monthly remuneration, split 50/50 employee/employer.

At what age can Japanese pension be claimed?

Standard claim age: 65. Early claim: 60-64 with permanent reduction (0.4% per month, up to 24%). Deferred claim: 66-75 with permanent increase (0.7% per month, up to 84% at 75). Deferral is very attractive in Japan.

How is the Kosei Nenkin benefit calculated?

Kosei Nenkin benefit = average monthly remuneration (indexed) x 5.481/1000 x number of months. This earnings-related amount is added to the basic Kokumin Nenkin benefit. High earners receive substantially more.

Are Japanese pensions taxable?

Yes. Pension income above the annual public pension deduction (varies by age and income: typically 600,000-1,100,000 JPY) is subject to income tax as miscellaneous income, subject to progressive rates.

Japan Kosei Nenkin and Kokumin Nenkin (Pension) Calculator

Calculate Japanese pension benefits. Kokumin Nenkin (National Pension): max 68,000 JPY/month for full 40-year contribution. Kosei Nenkin (Employees Pension): earnings-related benefit added on top. Contribution rate 18.3% (split equally).

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Enter the values for the scenario you are assessing. Calculate Japanese pension benefits. Kokumin Nenkin (National Pension): max 68,000 JPY/month for full 40-year contribution. Kosei Nenkin (Employees Pension): earnings-related benefit added on top. Contribution rate 18.3% (split equally). Use the japan nenkin pension result to inform your calculation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kokumin Nenkin (Basic National Pension)?

What is Kosei Nenkin (Employees Pension Insurance)?

At what age can Japanese pension be claimed?

How is the Kosei Nenkin benefit calculated?

Are Japanese pensions taxable?