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Pensioners campaign for a raise. File photo. Credit: AMNA<\/p>\nPensioners campaign for a raise. File photo. Credit: AMNA<\/p>\n
Data from the \u201cIlios\u201d pension system for September confirms the severe financial pressure on Greek pensioners, revealing that nearly six out of every ten (58.75%) main retirement pensions are paid at an amount less than \u20ac1,000 (approx. $1,080) per month.<\/p>\n
The figures, analyzed by the Greek financial daily Naftemboriki, underscore the size of the challenge<\/a> facing retirees, particularly those entering the system from the private sector.<\/p>\n Pension disparity: Private vs. public sector<\/p>\n The report highlights a significant disparity between new pensions from the public and private sectors, illustrating the impact of prolonged high unemployment and low wages in the private economy.<\/p>\n The Overall Average Main Pension across all categories stood at \u20ac845.22 (approx. $912.84) in September.<\/p>\n New Private Sector Pensions average significantly lower at \u20ac770.23 (approx. $831.85).<\/p>\n In contrast, New Public Sector Pensions averaged \u20ac1,359.55 (approx. $1,468.31).<\/p>\n This created a substantial gap of \u20ac589.32 (approx. $636.46) between the average new public and private sector main pensions. Specifically, 1,143,782 main retirement pensions\u2014representing 58.75% of the total\u2014were below \u20ac1,000 (approx. $1,080) gross.<\/p>\n Pensioner population and demographics in Greece<\/p>\n The number of pensioners in Greece<\/a> continues to show a steady upward trend<\/a>, both monthly and annually.<\/p>\n The total number of pensioners reached 2,517,412 in September, a rise of 20,292 compared to September 2024.<\/p>\n Of the 1,932,225 recipients of at least one main retirement pension, 53.27% are men. However, women account for the overwhelming majority of death\/survivor pensions, at 90.95% of the total.<\/p>\n More than half of the country\u2019s pensioners (54.4%) fall within the 66 to 80 age bracket. The largest single group is the 71\u201375 age bracket.<\/p>\n The highest average pension income (\u20ac1,131.02 \/ approx. $1,221.50) is paradoxically received by the younger pensioner cohort aged 61\u201365 years.<\/p>\n