Russia counts more than 40 million retired people across the country. The Russian Social Fund released new numbers showing exactly 40,961,000 pensioners live there. About 8 million still work at jobs after retirement. Around 33 million have stopped working completely. These people depend on government payments for daily expenses.
The total number fell from January to April 2025. Officials recorded 207,000 fewer pensioners during those months. January had 41,169,796 retired people according to government records. Men make up only 13,845,500 of all pensioners. Women live longer and collect benefits for more years.
Average monthly pension payments reach 23,000 rubles per person. The government promises to raise these amounts twice each year. Retired Russians need higher payments because living costs keep rising. Food and housing take most of their monthly income.
The total number fell from January to April 2025. Officials recorded 207,000 fewer pensioners during those months. January had 41,169,796 retired people according to government records. Men make up only 13,845,500 of all pensioners. Women live longer and collect benefits for more years.
Average monthly pension payments reach 23,000 rubles per person. The government promises to raise these amounts twice each year. Retired Russians need higher payments because living costs keep rising. Food and housing take most of their monthly income.
