month November This is usually the most awaited month for pensioners as they receive good news. On the one hand, they received a pension that included the corresponding part of the additional pay, and thus they received more.
by … On the other hand, they will know how much will be revalued based on the 2026 CPI. 2.66%, Percentage obtained from advance inflation data for November published by the National Institute of Statistics. Of course, this is a temporary number, so we will have to wait. Until December 12th To find out the final.
Calculate the revaluation of pensions in 2026
Since the approval of Law No. 21/2021 – and as a result of the recommendations of the Toledo Pact in this regard – Pensions in Spain It is reevaluated on the basis of the annual average of the Consumer Price Index. This measure aims to ensure that these citizens do not lose their purchasing power due to increased inflation. For this reason, pensions will rise by 8.5% in 2023, 3.8% in 2024, and 2.8% in 2025.
The calculation of this reassessment takes into account the average international variation of the CPI over the 12 months preceding December. This means, To calculate how much pensions will rise in 2026, the average consumer price index between December 2024 and November 2025 is taken into account..
Currently, the exact percentage amount is estimates. To know the specific data you have to take the calendar: The National Institute of Statistics published the advanced CPI data for this month on November 28 and On December 12, the final data will be published.
How much will the maximum pension increase in 2026?
The maximum pension in 2025 was €3,267. With an increase of 2.6%, the amount will remain at 3355 euros per month.
As for Average pension systemSocial Security data for October 2025 indicates that the amount amounted to 1,430.53 euros per month, so with the increase it will remain at the level 1,467.72 euros.
In the same way, Social Security is calculated Average monthly pension amount At €1,668.69 in October 2025, i.e. with a 2.6% increase in the average pension It will be 1712.07 euros.
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Maximum pension: up to 3,355 euros per month
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Average system pension: up to €1,467.72 per month
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Retirement pension: up to €1,712.07 per month
How much should the minimum pension increase?
As for Minimum pensions, non-contributory pensions and vital income minimums are also being reassessed.. The retirement minimum rose by 6% in 2025, while the vital income minimum rose by 9.1% at the beginning of the year.
In this case there is still no specific data. Minimum retirement benefits Over 65 years with spouse The fee will be increased in addition to the Consumer Price Index by the necessary percentage Reduce the gap by 50% There is a poverty threshold calculated for two adults, as stated by the BBVA Pensions Institute.
As for minimum Widowhood pensions will be increased in order to gradually settle with retirement pensions. Finally, pensions, disability pensions and IMV will also increase to converge in 2027 to 75% of the poverty line.