In the last 3 months, the average amount of pension in Ukraine increased by 26.6 hryvnia (about 2.70 PLN) and reached the level of 6 436.8 hryvnia (about 655 PLN). However, as experts note, this increase does not compensate for the sharp increase in prices – inflation in the country reached 13.9% in 9 months of 2025.
The president of the Parliamentary Finance Commission Danyło Hetmancow stated that the current pension strategy is unfair and requires a thorough reform. According to him, on an yearly basis the average pension increased by almost 10%, while inflation in the same period exceeded 11.9%.
"The real increase in pensions does not cover inflation. Moreover, more than half of pensioners (about 56%) receive little than 5 000 hryvnia per period (about 510 PLN). This is well below the real minimum of existence for people incapable to work, which in June 2025 was estimated at about 7 091 hryvnia (about 720 PLN)" - emphasized the deputy.
The current amount of benefits depends on the dimension of work, retirement age and average salary. For example, Ukrainians with a 30-year internship and an average wage of about 10,000 hryvnia (approx. PLN 1,020) can number on a pension of 3,800 hryvnia (approx. PLN 390) at the age of 63 and about 4,200 hryvnia (approx. PLN 430) at the age of 65.
Previously, the State Pension Fund reported that most pensioners in the country receive little than 5 000 hryvnia (about 510 PLN).
Source: ZN
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