In 2024, minimum pensions amounted to 598.61 euros, to which was added an increase of +2.7%, valid until December 31, bringing the maximum check to 614.77 euros. However, new interventions are planned by the Government for 2025 to avoid a reduction in minimum pensions or, even, to increase the amounts further
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The goal is to bring minimum pensions to 650 euros in 2025. In this guide, we’ll look at all the news coming for 2025 and the rules still in effect for 2024.
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What Are Minimum Pensions
Minimum pensions are those pensions that the State guarantees to those who have made insufficient contributions to obtain an adequate pension allowance. Thanks to the minimum integration, the amount is increased up to the threshold established by law, allowing citizens to have a decent minimum income
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The calculation of the minimum treatment is based on an annual revaluation determined by ISTAT, which adjusts the amount to the cost of living. Minimum integration is granted on condition that the retiree’s income is below certain limits, which vary according to the marital situation
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Minimum Pensions 2025 news
For 2025, the Government is considering different options to ensure an increase in minimum pensions. Currently, the minimum amount is set at 614.77 euros thanks to a temporary increase introduced by the 2023 Budget Law. If the Government does not intervene, the minimum amount could be reduced or increased slightly, reaching about 621 euros, based on the ISTAT revaluation
(+1%).
However, the Meloni Government seems intent on maintaining the increase of +2.7% and adding an additional bonus, bringing the amount of minimum pensions to about 650 euros in 2025. This measure would require around one billion euros, which could be financed through the reduction of
certain tax breaks.
Amount of Minimum Pensions in 2024
In 2024, the amount of minimum pensions was 598.61 euros per month, for an annual total of 7,781.93 euros. With the increase of +2.7% provided for by the 2024 Budget Law, the amount rises to a maximum of 614.77
euros per month.
The INPS, in Circular No. 1 of January 2, 2024, confirmed that:
- The social pension is 440.42 euros per month (5,725.46 euros per year).
- The social allowance is 534.41 euros per month (6,947.33 euros per year).
What Changes for Minimum Pensions in 2025
In 2025, if no further interventions are introduced, the amount of minimum pensions could increase to about 621 euros based on the ISTAT revaluation. However, it is possible that an extra bonus will be introduced that could increase the amount up to 650 euros.
Vice Premier Antonio Tajani anticipated possible measures as early as 2025, but the goal of raising minimum pensions to 1,000 euros by the end of the legislature remains a priority for the Meloni Government. We will update you on the developments of the 2025 Budget Law and on any measures that will be adopted
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Minimum Pension at 67: Amount and Requirements
For 2024, the minimum pension at 67 years old is 598.61 euros, but thanks to the revaluation, the amount can reach up to 614.77 euros. For those who have no contributions, there is a Social Allowance, which for 2024 is 534.41 euros per month
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The Social Allowance is a welfare measure intended for those who have not paid sufficient contributions and are in economic difficulties. This is a benefit that does not depend on contributions and is provided to those who have reached 67 years of age and meet certain income requirements
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Minimum Pension Increase: How It Works
The increase in minimum pensions follows the rules established by the INPS, which has clarified how this increase works. The 2.7% revaluation applies to all pensions equal to or lower than the minimum treatment, and the increase is calculated on the gross monthly amount
of the pension.
Pensions starting between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2024 benefit from this increase, which is also applied to the thirteenth month’s rent. The additional amount is indicated on the pension slip and is fiscally taxable.
Revaluation of Pensions 2024
The 2024 pension revaluation system provides for different increase ranges depending on the amount of the pension:
- 100% revaluation for pensions up to 4 times the minimum (2,271.76 euros).
- 85% revaluation for pensions between 4 and 5 times the minimum (2,839.7 euros).
- 53% revaluation for pensions between 5 and 6 times the minimum (3,407.64 euros).
- 47% revaluation for pensions between 6 and 8 times the minimum.
- 37% revaluation for pensions between 8 and 10 times the minimum.
- 22% revaluation for pensions greater than 10 times the minimum (more than 5,679.41 euros).
The 2025 Pension Reform Guide
In 2025, important changes are expected for pensions. The Government is working on a reform of the social security system to introduce new measures that could include flexibility in early retirement. We will keep you updated on the news coming with the Budget Law 2025 and on possible changes to the pension system
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Minimum pensions in 2025 could be increased further, with the amount that could reach 650 euros thanks to an additional bonus. The concrete measures that the Government will adopt remain to be defined, but the revaluation of pensions remains a priority to guarantee an adequate minimum income for
retirees.
