26% of Ukrainian pensioners receive a pension of less than UAH 3,000

As of the end of 2024, Ukraine had 10.34 million pensioners. Over the past three years of full-scale war, the number of pensioners decreased by 497,500—a decline similar to that seen during two years of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The average pension in Ukraine was 5,789 UAH (approximately €132 at the time of publication). This marked a 7.5% increase compared to the same period in 2023 (5,385.25 UAH). However, inflation in 2024 reached 12%, effectively neutralizing the increase.

As of late 2024, pension payments remained highest in Kyiv, averaging 8,017.65 UAH—over a third higher than the national average. Meanwhile, the lowest pensions were recorded in Ternopil Oblast, where retirees received an average of 4,484.69 UAH—23% below the national figure.

Additionally, two regions saw significant pension reductions over the year: Rivne Oblast, the average pension dropped by 24% to 5,159.85 UAH, Zhytomyr Oblast, it fell by 10%.

26% (2.68 million pensioners) receive less than 3,000 UAH, with an average pension of 2,759.86 UAH. 12% (1.26 million pensioners) receive more than 10,000 UAH, with an average pension of 15,379.97 UAH. This group saw the largest decline in numbers, decreasing by 51,500 pensioners over three months.

27% of pensioners continue working, with an average pension of 6,302.76 UAH.