Romania’s average pension tops EUR 450 in April
<p>The average pension in Romania increased by 5.4% compared to a 2-3 average, reaching RON2,248 (€452) in April this year, according to the National Public Pension House (CNPP).</p>

<p>The number of recipients was 4.75mn (4.98mn in 2023), of which 3.81mn reached the retirement age and completed the full required period of contribution to the public pension fund.</p>

<p>Some 0.63 million retired persons are former farmers with incomplete contributions, recipients of RON636 (EUR 130) benefits.</p>

<p>Survivor pension was granted to 0.45mn people and was RON1,177 (EUR 230) on average.</p>

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<p><em>iulian@romania-insider.com</em></p>