GP retirement statistics: FOI release

Information requested

1. How many people have retired from a GP role in each year from 2015-2024

2. How many GPs have retired before their state retirement age each year from 2015-2024

Response

Please see the table below for the number of members with GP service who have taken their NHS pension benefits between 2015 and 2024.

Calendar Year	Took pension on or  after State Pension Age	Took pension before StatePension Age	Total
2015	9	185	194
2016	12	200	212
2017	8	187	195
2018	12	227	239
2019	1	200	201
2020	6	194	200
2021	6	231	237
2022	1	268	269
2023	4	276	280
2024*	8	189	197

*Please note this data was extracted 22 October 2024, so 2024 is a part year only.

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance the Scottish Public Pensions Agency does not have some the information you have requested. Members with any GP service have been included in number. They may not have retired from a GP role, as we were unable to determine this. Note also that some members continue to work after taking their pension.

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