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German pension increase 2027 forecast
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- Background
German statutory pensions rise 3.74 percent on 1 July 2025
Germany's statutory pensions increased by 3.74 percent on 1 July 2025, lifting payments for about 21 million retirees across the country.
- Background
German statutory pensions rise 4.24 percent from 1 July 2026
Germany's statutory pensions were raised by about 4.24 percent on 1 July 2026, giving millions of retirees a clear increase in their monthly payments.
Germany's pensioners can expect another clear rise in their pensions in 2027
Good news for retirees in Germany: the German pension insurance expects pensions to rise noticeably again next year, after increases in 2025 and 2026.