Minimum Pensions to Rise by at Least 7% in 2026, Non-Contributory by 11.4%
The Council of Ministers has approved the pension increase for the upcoming year. The general revaluation will be 2.7%, aligned with the average year-on-year inflation. However, minimum and non-contributory pensions will see higher increases to strengthen the protection of the most vulnerable groups.
Official Announcement and Increase Percentages
The Minister for Inclusion, Social Security and Migration, Elma Saiz, detailed in a press conference that contributory and passive class pensions will be revalued by 2.7% in 2026. This percentage corresponds to the average CPI over the last twelve months. Minimum pensions without dependents will increase by 7%, while those with a dependent spouse or widow’s/widower’s pensions with dependents will rise by 11.4%. Non-contributory pensions will also grow by 11.4%, as will the Minimum Vital Income (IMV).
Beneficiaries and Estimated Amounts
The measure affects more than 9.4 million pensioners who receive around 10.42 million contributory benefits. Furthermore, the increase will benefit 471,000 non-contributory pensions. For minimum retirement pensions in single-person households (for those over 65), the annual amount will reach 13,107 euros, up from 12,242 euros in 2025. In cases with a dependent spouse, it will rise to 17,592 euros annually.
Context and Complementary Measures
This revaluation is part of the maintenance of the ‘social shield,’ which includes extending the ban on evictions without alternative housing for vulnerable households until the end of 2026, as well as guaranteeing basic utilities. The general increase amounts to an additional 570 euros per year for the average retirement pension. The government emphasizes its commitment to preserving purchasing power amidst price changes, as established by the regulations in force since 2021.
