Pensions in Serbia: Paradise for Pensioners or Just an Illusion?
Did you know that a whopping 75% of pensioners in Serbia receive six-figure pensions? Yes, you read that right! The average pension in April this year was around 50,000 dinars, but in some Belgrade municipalities, pensions reach up to 81,000 dinars, while in the poorest municipalities like Mali Crnići, pensions drop to just 25,000 dinars.
Where are pensions the highest and where the lowest?
Belgrade’s Savski Venac tops the list with an average pension of 81,000 dinars, while at the bottom are municipalities like Žabari and Varvarin with average pensions of 26,000 and 30,000 dinars respectively. Interestingly, only 7.5% of pensioners receive pensions over 100,000 dinars, and the largest number of pensioners is in Belgrade, Novi Sad, and Niš.
Old-age and disability pensions
Old-age pensioners make up 66.9% of the total number of pensioners, family pensions are received by 19.5%, and disability pensions by 13.6%. The average age of pensioners is around 64 years, with men having an average work record of 32 years, and women about 30 years.
How long do pensioners receive pensions?
Men receive pensions on average for 17 years, while women for 21 years. Old-age pensioners men receive pensions until about 73 years old, women until 72 years old.
Is this really enough?
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced a significant pension increase starting November 1st, saying pensioners deserve it. But is it enough to close the gap between rich and poor pensioners? Can an average pension of 50,000 dinars cover living costs in Serbia?
Conclusion
Pensions in Serbia are a hot topic that stirs many emotions. While some pensioners enjoy relatively high incomes, others barely make ends meet. This inequality cannot be ignored. If you have an opinion on this topic or know someone who is a pensioner and can share their experience, drop a comment below. Let the voice of the people be heard!
Did you know the average pension in Belgrade can be three times higher than in some other municipalities? What’s your pension story?
