Decrease in number of pensioners in Ukraine
Ukraine has experienced a significant decrease in the number of pensioners since the start of the war. From January 2020 to April 2024, the number of pensioners has decreased by almost 687 thousand people, from 10 million 841 thousand in January 2022 to 10 million 154 thousand in April 2024.
On a monthly basis, the number of pensioners decreased on average by 24.5 thousand people during the full-scale war. This decline can be attributed to various factors, including the increase in requirements for receiving a pension. Currently, one needs to have 35 years of service to receive a pension at the age of 60, which is a significant shift compared to 25 years in 2017.
The war has also led to an increase in mortality and economic losses, resulting in a decrease in the population. Among the 5 million displaced persons, there are also pensioners, further contributing to the decrease in the number of pensioners in the country.
