Monthly pension for non-working retirees in Russia surpasses 24,000 rubles on average.
In Russia, the average monthly pensions for non-working retirees vary across the country's federal districts, reflecting the economic conditions of each region. As of May 2025, there are 40.9 million pensioners living in Russia, with 7.9 million still employed [1].
The Central Federal District, which includes Moscow, has the highest average monthly income per capita at around 71,400 rubles, followed by the Northwestern Federal District, which records the highest average pension for non-working pensioners, nearly 27,000 rubles [3]. In contrast, the North Caucasus Federal District and Kabardino-Balkaria have the lowest average pensions for non-working pensioners, at 19,700 rubles and 18,200 rubles respectively [2]. Saint Petersburg's non-working pensioners receive an average of 26,800 rubles per month, while Moscow's non-working pensioners receive 25,500 rubles [1].
In the wealthier regions, such as the Central Federal District and the Northwestern Federal District, pensioners likely receive pensions closer to or above the national average, which is about 53,000 rubles [3]. Conversely, pensioners in lower-income regions, such as the North Caucasian and Far Eastern Federal Districts, likely receive pensions below the national average, reflecting regional economic disparities [3].
Notably, as of May 2025, the total number of non-working pensioners is larger than the number of working pensioners [1]. The remaining 33 million are non-working pensioners. Other regions with higher average pensions for non-working pensioners include Murmansk Oblast (33,100 rubles), Nenets Autonomous Okrug (37,200 rubles), and the Republic of Komi (30,700 rubles) [1].
The national average monthly pension in Russia is 23,450 rubles as of May 2025 [4]. However, it is important to note that this average is influenced by the larger number of non-working pensioners in less affluent regions. As of April 1, 2025, the average monthly pension for non-working pensioners in Russia was 24,019 rubles [4].
The Russian government implemented a 7.3% pension increase at the beginning of 2025 to partially counteract inflation [1]. This increase likely affected both working and non-working pensioners, although the impact may vary depending on the region and individual pension amounts.
In conclusion, the regional variation in Russian pension payments for non-working retirees reflects the economic conditions of each federal district, with wealthier districts likely having the highest average pensions, while districts with lower income and higher unemployment probably have average pensions below the national mean. The national average pension income tends to hover near the overall average monthly income per capita of roughly 53,000 rubles, with a recent 7.3% increase applied in 2025 [1][3][5].
[1] https://www.rosstat.gov.ru/ [2] https://www.pensionfund.ru/ [3] https://www.gks.ru/ [4] https://www.ssp.gov.ru/ [5] https://www.russian-government.ru/
(This article is intended for informational purposes only and should not be used as a basis for financial or investment decisions.)
Business and finance play crucial roles in determining the average monthly pension for non-working retirees across Russia's federal districts. Wealthier regions, such as the Central Federal District and the Northwestern Federal District, have higher average pensions due to better economic conditions, approaching or exceeding the national average of approximately 53,000 rubles [3]. In contrast, less affluent regions like the North Caucasus Federal District and Kabardino-Balkaria have lower average pensions, reflecting regional economic disparities [2].
