The conditions for retirement in Ukraine vary depending on the length of the insurance period. Citizens who have reached retirement age but do not have the required minimum length of service may face low limits and receive only social assistance.
In order to retire by age, Ukrainians must not only reach 60 years of age, but also have the required amount of work experience. However, what to do with those who worked informally? We figured out what payments such citizens will receive in 2025.
According to Ukrainian legislation, in order to receive pension benefits, you must have at least 15 years of insurance experience. In case of its absence, a person can receive a social pension or state assistance.
Social pension for Ukrainians
Thus, a social pension is awarded to those who have reached retirement age, but do not have the necessary experience. Its size is equal to the living wage for persons who have lost their ability to work. Currently, it is 2,093 hryvnias, but in 2025 it may increase to 2,500-3,000 hryvnias, it depends on the level of inflation and the economic situation in Ukraine.
Assistance for people without experience
Ukrainians without seniority and additional sources of income can apply to the social security authorities for assistance to the poor, the amount of which is determined individually and depends on the total income of the family. Instead, the social pension does not depend on salary or contributions to the Pension Fund.
We remind you that some Ukrainian pensioners can receive a special supplement within the framework of the UN World Food Program. For this, it is necessary to meet the established criteria, in particular, to live in zones of active or possible hostilities.
Earlier, the Pension Fund said that certain pensioners can receive payments of up to 50% or more of their previous salary. These are the monthly lifetime payments received by local, appellate and Supreme Court judges.
