In fresh months, there have been speculations in Poland about the possible additional valorisation of pensions in September 2025, to be carried out until 15%. This information raises hopes among seniors, but it is worth looking at the facts and real forecasts of increases in pension benefits in 2025.
Standard value of pensions in 2025
According to the current regulations, pensions and pensions in Poland are subject to yearly valorisation, which aims to keep the real value of benefits in the face of inflation. As of March 1, 2025, the valorisation rate will be 5.5%, which means that benefits will increase by this percentage.. The lowest pension will emergence from PLN 1780.96 to PLN 1878.91 gross, which represents an increase of PLN 97.95 gross.
Is additional valorisation possible in September?
Currently there is no authoritative information confirming the planning of an additional pension valorisation in September 2025. The standard value of benefits takes place erstwhile a year, in March, and there is no practice of introducing further increases during the same year. The introduction of a 15% additional valuation in September would require legislative changes and the provision of adequate resources in the state budgetWhat has not been announced at the moment.
How is the value of pensions calculated?
The ratio of the weighting of pensions is calculated on the basis of 2 main factors:
- Average yearly index of consumer goods and services (inflation): It reflects the increase in prices of goods and services in a given year.
- Real wage growth rate: It takes into account the degree to which wages increase in real terms, taking into account inflation.
In 2025, the valorisation rate was set at 5.5%, reflecting projected inflation and wage increases.
Examples of calculation of pension increases
To illustrate the impact of valorisation on the amount of benefits, we present examples of:
- Pension of PLN 2000 gross:
- After valorization by 5.5%: PLN 2110 gross.
- Growth by 110 PLN gross.
- Pension of PLN 3000 gross:
- After valorisation by 5.5%: PLN 3165 gross.
- Growth by PLN 165 gross.
- Pension of PLN 4000 gross:
- After valorization by 5.5%: PLN 4220 gross.
- Increase of PLN 220 gross.
Other forms of support for pensioners
In addition to yearly valorisation, pensioners in Poland can number on additional benefits, specified as:
- ‘Third retirement’: One-time benefit paid annually, the amount of which corresponds to the lowest pension. In 2025 it will be PLN 1878.91 gross.
- Fourteenth Retirement: Additional benefit introduced in fresh years, paid on a akin basis to the ‘Third’. The amount and rules for granting ‘fourteen’ shall be determined annually by the government.
Information about additional pension valorisation in September 2025 at 15% is not confirmed in authoritative sources. Currently, standard valorisation has been planned since 1 March 2025, amounting to 5.5%, which will translate into an increase in benefits for millions of pensioners in Poland. The introduction of an additional increase would require legislative changes and safeguards in the state budget, which has not yet been notified. Seniors should so base their expectations on authoritative communications and plan their finances based on verified information.
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