Subject Millions of People: Statutory Pension Increases in July

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As of 1 July 2026, the statutory pensions increase by 4.24 percent nationwide. Around 21 million people receive higher payment amounts.

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Reading time 4 minutesOn 1 July 2026, millions of pensioners in Germany can adjust to noticeably higher payment amounts. According to the Federal Ministry of Labour, statutory pensions are raised by 4.24 percent nationwide. This means that the adjustment is stronger than expected in autumn. For many households, this is more than a statistical size, because the increase in pensions comes at a time when price increases in recent years continue to …