Mayotte pension system overview
The Mayotte pension system should be read through three separate layers: contributory or work-linked pension rights, social assistance or minimum support, and supplementary saving. This guide focuses on the public pension system in Mayotte, retirement age signals, contributions, means-tested support and portability questions for international comparison.
Contributory and work-linked pension route
Mayotte old-age insurance is the main contributory or work-linked route in this profile. Work-linked pension rights built through Mayotte social-security affiliation and insured contribution records. Eligibility depends on age, insurance record, applicable Mayotte rules and French convergence provisions. Funding comes through employer and worker social contributions under mayotte social-security rules.
Social assistance and minimum support
Minimum old-age support and social assistance is treated here as the social assistance, minimum-income or non-contributory layer. Means-tested minimum support for eligible older residents with limited resources. Eligibility depends on age, residence, resources and the applicable Mayotte or French support rules. This support should not be counted as an accrued earnings-related pension.
Contributions, benefits and private saving
Employer and worker social contributions under Mayotte social-security rules. Contributory benefits depend on the relevant earnings, service, insurance or residence record. Minimum old-age support and social assistance is assessed separately under means-tested or minimum-support rules. Employer and personal saving can supplement public benefits, but coverage, tax treatment and investment risk vary by arrangement.
Tax, portability and next checks
French and Mayotte tax/social rules by benefit type. French coordination and plan-specific portability rules. Readers should verify pension age, contribution records, residence rules, benefit amounts and transitional exceptions directly with the listed official institutions.