In Karelia approved the subsistence minimum for 2027

The government of Karelia has set the subsistence minimum for 2027. On average in the republic per person, it will be 22,452 rubles, for the able-bodied population - 24,473 rubles, for pensioners - 19,309 rubles, for children - 21,778 rubles. The corresponding resolution was signed on November 11 and officially published on November 12. pravo.gov+2

For residents of the northern territories of the republic, the subsistence minimum will be higher. It is established for the White Sea, Kem and Kostomuksha municipal districts, as well as the Kaleval and Loukh districts. publication. pravo.gov+1

Category North of Karelia The rest of Karelia In general for the republic

Per capita 23 799 rubles 22 227 rubles 22 452 rubles

Working population 25 941 rubles 24 227 rubles 24 473 rubles

Pensioners 20 467 rubles 19 115 rubles 19 309 rubles

Children 23 085 rubles 21 560 rubles 21 778 rubles

The difference between the northern and the rest of the republic is explained by higher living costs in remote areas: there the subsistence minimum per person is higher by 1,572 rubles, and for able-bodied residents - by 1,714 rubles. publication. pravo.gov+1

What this means for retirees

The subsistence minimum of a pensioner in Karelia as a whole in 2027 will be 19,309 rubles. This indicator will be used to assign a regional social supplement to pensions.

Such a surcharge is received by non-working pensioners, whose total material security, taking into account pensions and other payments, is below the regional subsistence minimum.

For comparison: in 2026, the subsistence minimum of a pensioner in Karelia was 18,079 rubles. Thus, in 2027, the figure will grow by 1,230 rubles, or about 6.8%.

The decree will enter into force on January 1, 2027.