The size of the average pension for actively working pensioners in Russia has been disclosed.
In a significant development, the Social Fund of Russia has reported that the average pension in the country has seen a modest increase from January to March 2025. As of the end of March, the average pension now stands at approximately 23,673 rubles per month, marking the first increase since April 2022.
The increase, amounting to 273 rubles, may seem minimal, but it represents a crucial step forward for the millions of pensioners in Russia. According to data from the Social Fund, over 40.9 million individuals are currently receiving pensions, a figure that has grown from the previous years. In 2022, the average pension was 23,400 rubles per month, and by 2025, it had risen slightly over 21,000 rubles for working pensioners.
Despite the increase, the impact on overall economic growth in Russia is expected to be minimal. The boost accounts for less than 1% of the total pension amount, and it does not affect the number of pensioners, which remains at over 40.9 million, as reported on an unspecified future date.
It is worth noting that the number of pensioners in Russia has been on the rise since 2022. However, the exact increase is not specified. The data for the number of pensioners in Russia as of April 1, 2025, was reported by RIA Novosti.
Russians have the option to make voluntary contributions to increase their pension points, indicating that some individuals are actively managing their pension savings. However, the exact number of those actively contributing to their pension funds is not specified in the available search results.
The increase in the average pension in Russia from January to March 2025 is the smallest increase since April 2022. Yet, for the millions of pensioners in the country, any increase is welcome news, providing a bit more financial security for those who have worked hard for their retirement.
Any increase, regardless of its seemingly small amount, offers financial relief for millions of pensioners in Russia. The boost in the average pension, amounting to 273 rubles, is a significant step in providing a bit more financial security, particularly for those who have worked tirelessly for their retirement.
