Indexation by 12.1%: pensions and insurance payments to increase in Ukraine from March 2026

From March 1, 2026, another indexation of pensions and insurance payments will take place in Ukraine. The increase will be 12.1%. This was announced by Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko.

According to the head of government, the established indexation level exceeds the inflation rate for the past year. Thus, the increase should partially compensate for the growth in consumer prices and support the purchasing power of citizens.

The recalculation will be carried out automatically, without the need for additional applications from pensioners. The indexation will cover almost all key types of pension payments. These include old-age pensions, military pensions, disability payments, payments in connection with the loss of a breadwinner, as well as special pensions for former employees of local government bodies, civil servants and scientists.

Separately, an increase in minimum pensions is provided for persons with disabilities as a result of war and combatants. Insurance payments to citizens who have suffered as a result of accidents will also be indexed.

In addition, from April 1, 2026, automatic recalculation of pensions for working pensioners is planned. The amount of payments will be adjusted taking into account the updated insurance experience and/or salary level.

The government emphasizes that financing of increased payments will be carried out within the budget of the Pension Fund of Ukraine. This means that the necessary funds are already provided for in the financial plan of the fund.