Good news for pensioners who receive a widow’s pensionsince it is confirmed that these will grow by 2.8% as of January 1, 2025. In addition, the minimum and maximum pensions will increase above said percentage, as established by the second pension reform. This increase could mean an average of 25.17 euros per monthalthough the amount may vary depending on the applicable regime.
This occurs after the National Institute of Statistics (INE) published this Friday the confirmed CPI data for the month of November, which stands at 2.4%, four tenths above that registered in October. In this way, the figure advanced on November 28 is confirmed.
As explained by the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration, the revaluation will mean an increase in the pension of around 600 additional euros per year for those who receive an average retirement pension, while the system’s average pensions will increase around 500 euros. annual. This increase will benefit nearly 9.3 million people who receive 10.3 million contributory pensions, of which 2.35 million correspond to pensioners with a widow’s pension.
Increase in widow’s pension in 2025
The average widow’s pension will go from 898.82 euros in 2024 to 923.98 euros in 2025which represents a monthly increase of 25.17 euros. In the case of the General Regime, the increase will be somewhat higher, reaching 26.76 euros more per month, so that pensions will go from 955.75 euros to 982.52 euros.
| Regime | Widowhood in 2024 | Widowhood in 2025 | Monthly increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total system | €898.82 | €923.98 | €25.17 |
| General | €955.75 | €982.52 | €26.76 |
| Self-employed workers | €650.58 | €668.80 | €18.22 |
| Sea workers | €888.70 | €913.59 | €24.88 |
| Coal mining | €1,348.87 | €1,386.64 | €37.77 |
| Work accidents | €1,090.20 | €1,120.73 | €30.53 |
| Occupational diseases | €1,458.91 | €1,499.76 | €40.85 |
The self-employed workersfor their part, will notice a more moderate increase, some 18.22 euros additional payments, which raises the average pension from 650.58 euros to 668.80 euros per month. In the Sea Workers Regime, the pension will increase by 24.88 euros, standing at 913.59 euros compared to the current 888.70 euros.
The coal mining sector will see one of the most notable increases, with 37.77 euros more per month, taking pensions from 1,348.87 euros to 1,386.64 euros. On the other hand, pensions derived from work accidents will grow by 30.53 euros per month, reaching 1,120.73 euros from 1,090.20 euros in 2024. Finally, pensions for occupational diseases will register the largest increase, with 40.85 additional euros, rising from 1,458.91 euros to 1,499.76 euros per month.
Minimum and maximum amounts
In 2025, minimum widow’s pensions should be increased with the aim of reduce by 30% the gap between your current amount and 100% of the threshold poverty threshold established for a two-adult household. This increase will include a general revaluation based on the interannual CPI and an additional increase that will allow progress towards the progressive equalization of these minimum pensions with contributory retirement pensions.
Although there are still no amounts confirmed by Social Security, with the final CPI and the poverty threshold set for 2025, it can be established more or less how much they will rise for next year, being the following amounts:
- Owner with family responsibilities: €1,127.20/month.
- Holder aged 65 or disabled over 65%: €874.10/month.
- Holder between 60 and 64 years old: €817.70/month.
- Holder under 60 years of age without charges: €662.20/month.
For its part, the maximum widow’s pension, whether receiving only this benefit or combining it with others (for example, a widow’s pension and a retirement pension), will increase above average inflation. Specifically, it will be revalued according to the annual CPI plus an additional increase of 0.115% per year. In this way, the maximum pension will go from 3,175.04 euros per month to 3,267 euros per monthor 45,725 euros annually, in 2025.