Romanians' Pensions Among the Lowest in the EU. Bulgaria Has Overtaken Us

Romania is among the countries with the lowest pensions in the European Union, having now been overtaken even by Bulgaria. The average Romanian pension has remained unchanged for the past two years, while several countries in the region have indexed their pensions, and the purchasing power of Romanian pensioners has declined against the backdrop of the highest inflation rate in Europe.

Comparison of average pensions in the region

• Romania: the average pension is 2,821 RON (537 euros); pensions have not been increased for two years; the estimated average loss is 12,840 RON; the country has the highest inflation rate in Europe.
• Hungary: the average pension is 3,300 RON (660 euros).
• Bulgaria: the average pension is 2,749 RON (523 euros); pensions increased by 8.5% in 2026.
• Poland: the average pension is 3,678 RON (700 euros); pensions were indexed to the inflation rate in both 2024 and 2025.

The data therefore show that, although the average pension in Bulgaria remains slightly below that of Romania, the rate of growth in the neighbouring country has been considerably more pronounced, whilst Romanian pensions have stagnated.