Pensions in Ukraine 2026: the minimum payment will be only 57 dollars.

Forecasts for pensions in 2026

According to inkorr.com: Andriy Pavlovsky, an expert on social policy, expressed concern about pension provision in Ukraine in 2026. He emphasizes that the minimum pension during this period will be only 57 dollars, which will not cover the basic needs of elderly people.

According to his analysis, based on the draft State Budget for 2026, the minimum pensions for Ukrainians will amount to 2595 hryvnias, which equals 57 dollars. For pensioners over 65 years old with a full working record, a slightly larger amount of 76 dollars is planned.

The total expenses for pensions in the 2026 budget will amount to 1.027 trillion hryvnias, which is 1.6% less than in 2025.

Pavlovsky stressed that the promised pension indexation of 8% is unlikely to change the situation, as the real inflation rate may reach 15-20%. He pointed out the significant gap between official standards and the actual needs of pensioners, proposing to raise pensions for working people to 12,000 hryvnias and for pensioners to 8,000 hryvnias.

Social protection and consequences

The expert also noted that millions of Ukrainians may be at risk of poverty, especially in regions close to the front line. The World Bank predicts that by 2026, the number of people living in poverty may increase from 25% to 35% of the population.

This situation is complicated by the fact that the majority of social expenditures in Ukraine are covered by external funding from international partners, while internal budget revenues only partially cover needs, creating additional risks for the economy and social protection of the population.

Pavlovsky expressed serious comments and proposals regarding pension provision in Ukraine for the next year. According to him, the lack of minimum guarantees for a dignified life for pensioners creates serious risks of social instability and rising poverty in the country.

Under such forecasts, it is important to think about changes in social policy to ensure a decent quality of life for elderly people. Expert opinions suggest that without systemic reforms, the pension situation may remain critical, which, in turn, will affect the social situation in Ukraine.