starfsævi
Starfsævi is a sociological and demographic term that describes the span of a person’s life during which they are engaged in paid employment or are available for paid work. In Icelandic usage, it is commonly understood as the working life from entering the labor market to retirement, though in practice it can include periods of non-employment that are part of a typical career path, such as training, caregiving, or illness-related leaves.
In practice, starfsævi is often linked with the concept of working life expectancy, which estimates the average
Several factors influence starfsævi, including retirement age, health, education, and the structure of the labor market.
Data on starfsævi come from surveys, censuses, and administrative records collected by national statistics offices and
See also: working life expectancy, retirement, pensions, labor force participation, demographic ageing.