In Belarus, the average pension of a unemployed pensioner is 1 126 BYN

In 2026, pensions were increased twice. Today, the average pension of a non-working pensioner is BYN 1,126. On September 29, Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Protection Marina Artemenko told reporters, the correspondent of the Minsk-Novosti agency reports.

The foundation of the quality of life of older people is pension provision. The task of the state is to preserve the real growth of pensions as much as possible, Artemenko stressed. In Belarus, about 9% of GDP is allocated for pension payments. In 2026, this amount amounted to more than 31 billion BYN. I would like to note that pensions have been increased twice this year, by 15% in general. Today, the average pension of a non-working pensioner is BYN 1,126.

The Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Protection also noted that almost every fourth pensioner (489,000 of the total number of pension certificate holders) continues to work in the country’s economy.

- At the same time, there are mechanisms to increase the amount of future payments. In particular, this is a deferred pension program and an additional funded one, Artemenko noted. At the same time, the legislation provides for protective measures for citizens of pre-retirement age. In particular, this is the possibility of employment through armor; advanced training, retraining at the expense of the employer. In addition, for unemployed persons of pre-retirement age, benefits are provided for up to six months.