Of Chrysostom Chufi

A new retired State pensioner is more than 450 euros more than that of the private sector. Nearly 58% more. According to the latest report of the “Helios” system for July. EUR 1226 is the average pension in the State and only 776 euros in the private sector.

A scissors that declined significantly compared to the previous month when the deviation was a breath away from 75%, however, remains at levels that justify the characterization of 2 -speed retired pensioners. Last year at such a time the gap between the new public and private pensions was almost 100 euros down, at 357 euros. That is, an enlargement of 26%is observed.

Last July the average new pension in the State was 1127 euros, ie an increase of 99 euros or 8.8%

In contrast, the increase in the new private pension is only 6 euros or 0.7% as it was 770 euros last year.

The average pension in Greece (the sum of primary and auxiliary) is up to 1,173.5, increased by 25.5 euros or 2.2% compared to 1148 euros last July.

In detail:

  • The average main pension of old age is 952 euros
  • The average old -age subsidiary is at 221.5 euros
  • The average old -age dividend is placed at 121.4 euros

The analysis of the available data shows that almost 6 out of 10 pensioners (59.8%) continue to collect below 1000 euros in the main old -age pension. Only in the pockets of 41.2% there is more than 1000 euros per month. But a relationship that is constantly improving as increases in pensions have now been released. In June 2024 the corresponding ratio was 61% – 39%.

It is not ceased, however, about 18% of pensioners, 353,960 insureds, having a main pension of less than 500 euros although 3 pensions have already been given.

In our country at the end of June, pensioners numbered 2,510,705 increased – including deaths – by 3,407 compared to the corresponding period last year.

In July from state funds left 2,697 billion euros for the payment of pensionsan amount increased by EUR 82 million compared to the corresponding period last year. This money ‘Shared’ to:

  • 2.873.634 main pensions
  • 1.382.639 auxiliary
  • 436,723 dividends

Especially in July they were recorded 29.264 Pensions For any cause (old age, death, disability, widowhood, etc.). Of these:

  • 17.901 concerned EFKA
  • 1,164 had to do with former civil servants
  • 261 for uninsured OPECA elderly
  • 8.465 for the EIB (auxiliary and one -off)
  • 7 For Bank of Greece employees
  • 1466 were awards of dividends

As for the quality of pensioners:

  • 62% is over 70 years old
  • The highest pensions are received between 61-65 years with average income from pensions of 1,133 euros