Key points
- From 1 March, pensions and insurance payments will be indexed by 12.1%.
- The increase exceeds the inflation rate for 2025.
- Payments will rise by between UAH 100 and UAH 2,595.
- Minimum pensions will increase depending on age and length of service.
- The recalculation will be carried out automatically without the need to submit applications.
From 1 March, pensions and insurance payments in Ukraine will be automatically indexed. Under a government decision, they will increase by 12.1%, which is higher than the 2025 inflation rate of 8%.
Following the recalculation, pensions will rise by at least UAH 100 and no more than UAH 2,595.
The increase will apply to all pension recipients, as well as to insurance payments. Particular attention will be given to vulnerable groups.
Minimum pension payments for individuals aged 80 and over with full insurance service will increase from UAH 3,758 to UAH 4,213.
For those aged 70 and over with full service, the minimum pension will rise from UAH 3,613 to UAH 4,050.
For pensioners under 70 with full service, payments will increase from UAH 3,323 to UAH 3,725, while those with shorter service records will see an increase from UAH 3,038 to UAH 3,406.
The indexation will also cover minimum pension payments for people with war-related disabilities and combat veterans.
The recalculation will be carried out automatically. There is no need to submit applications or contact the Pension Fund authorities.
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