According to the Pension Fund of Ukraine, this represents a 7.5% increase compared to 2023, when the average pension was 5385.25 UAH. However, the rise in pensions has been largely offset by the inflation rate in the country, which stands at 12%, as reported by the National Bank of Ukraine.
The number of pensioners in Ukraine has reached 10.34 million, which is 497,500 fewer than in the past three years due to the ongoing war, reflecting a decline observed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
It is also noteworthy that pension levels vary significantly across the country. In Kyiv, the highest average pension is reported at 8017.65 UAH, which is over 33% higher than the national average. Conversely, in the Ternopil region, the lowest pensions average 4484.69 UAH, which is 23% below the national average.
Interestingly, some regions are experiencing a noticeable decline in pensions. In the Rivne region, the average pension has decreased by 24% compared to the previous year, reaching 5159.85 UAH. Similarly, in the Zhytomyr region, pensions have dropped by 10%.
0 Additionally, it is noted that 26% (approximately 2.68 million people) receive less than 3000 UAH, with the average pension for this group being 2759.86 UAH.
On the other hand, 12% of pensioners (about 1.26 million) receive pensions exceeding 10,000 UAH, with an average pension of 15,379.97 UAH. This group has seen the largest decrease in recipients, with their numbers dropping by 51,500 in just three months.
Moreover, 27% of pensioners continue to work, and these individuals receive an average pension of 6,302.76 UAH.
1 Pension distribution across various ranges:
Over 10,000 UAH: 1,261,712 pensioners (12.2%).
5,001–10,000 UAH: 2,636,007 pensioners (25.5%).
4,001–5,000 UAH: 1,943,939 pensioners (18.8%).
3,001–4,000 UAH: 1,817,897 pensioners (17.6%).
2,001–3,000 UAH: 2,684,075 pensioners (25.9%).
Although the average pension has increased slightly, the real purchasing power of these payments has suffered due to inflation, leaving many pensioners facing financial difficulties.
2 Recall that pensions were raised by at least 600 hryvnias: the PFU named the list of lucky recipients
Earlier, “hyser” reported that pensions will be cut in 2025: whose payments will fall "below the threshold"
As reported by “hyser,” pensioners face significant disappointment: payments will not meet even the slightest expectations