The difference between the highest and the lowest average pension in the regions of Russia in October 2026 among working pensioners was more than 22 thousand ₽, according to the data of the Social Fund of Russia, published in the State Statistical Database, which was checked by RIA Novosti.
According to the data, as of October 1, the maximum average pension amount was registered in Chukotka - 39,732₽39,732. The minimum amount was noted in Dagestan, where residents received an average of ₽17,618 in October. Thus, the gap was ₽22,114.
The average pension for working and non-working Russians in October 2026 was 25,480 rubles.
On October 1, Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova said that pensions remain the main income of older Russians, and work to increase them is being done consistently.
On October 29, Golikova reported that the share of citizens over the age of 65 in Russia is 18%, and those of pre-retirement age are about 24%.
Earlier it became known that the number of pensioners in Russia as of September 1, 2026 amounted to more than 40.5 million.
According to the All-Russian Household Survey on Consumer Finances, 94% of Russians who have not yet retired expect to live on a state pension in old age, while 81% believe it will not be enough for a normal life.
It turned out that the higher the level of education, the greater the proportion of Russians who rely on their savings in old age. Among those with higher education there are 34%, with secondary professional education - 27%, and among those who have just finished or not finished school - 22%. The difference remains in all age groups, as well as among the residents of cities and villages.
Compared to last year, pension expectations of Russians increased by 7% compared to last year's fall - residents of the country consider the amount of ₽53.5 thousand to be appropriate. Men's requests are traditionally larger than women's: ₽54,800 vs. ₽52,400.
Russians over 45 demand more future payments: they consider a pension of ₽56,200 appropriate.