Table with the descent of pensions based on the amount charged in January: how the amounts are from February

Table with the descent of pensions based on the amount charged in January: how the amounts are from February

Since January 1, 2025, the revaluation of pensions in Spain came into force, for which contributory pensions have increased 2.8%, minimum pensions have risen 6%, except for minimums with spouse a spouse position, which have experienced an increase of 9.1%, and non -contributory pensions and the minimum vital income (IMV) have grown by 9%, thus guaranteeing the purchasing power of pensioners. Now, this climb could last little after repeal of the known as Omnibus Decree, which included not only the revaluation of pensionsbut also other important social measures.

The decree has not come forward due to the votes against PP, Vox and Junts, which added 177 votes, compared to 171 in favor of the coalition government and its allies. Although the revaluation of pensions is guaranteed for the month of January, the Repeal of the norm leaves in the air the amount that pensioners will receive from February. If a new standard is not approved, pensions could be reduced, returning to 2024 levels.

The government still has a margin to carry out a new frame that guarantees the revaluation of pensions throughout the year 2025. However, in the event that this does not happen, the More than 10 million pensioners would see their benefits reduced with respect to what they have charged this January 2025. In other words, they would charge the same as in 2024. Therefore, retirees and pensioners wonder: how much would they lose each month if a new standard is not approved?

How the pension would be reduced

In the event that the government did not reach any agreement for revaluation of pensions, the amounts of pensions would be reduced the revaluation applied in January 2025. In the following table you can consult how the amount would look and how much would lose every month and annually.

Retirement Amount in January 2025 Amount in February 2025 Reduction Annual loss
Total system € 1,489.33 € 1,448.77 -40.57 € -567.98
General € 1,651,54 € 1,606.56 -44.98 € -629.72
Self -employed workers € 993.83 € 966.76 -27.07 € -378.98 €
Sea workers € 1,649.15 € 1,604,24 -44.92 € -628.88
Coal mining € 2,889.30 € 2,810.60 -78.70 € -1,101.80
Work accidents € 1,563.08 € 1,520.51 -42.57 € -595.98
Occupational diseases € 1,967.64 € 1.914.04 -53.59 € -750.26 €
Sovi € 487.17 € 473.90 -13,27 € -185.78

For example, the total average pension of the system (which encompasses all social security regimes) would be reduced by 40.57 euros and in the case of the general regime 44.98 euros. Those who would most notice the drop would be the retirees who quoted under the carbon regime that would see the reduced pension at 78.70 euros.

The following table can be consulted as the pension would be in the event that the revaluation was suppressed.

Monthly pension January 2025 Monthly Pension February 2025 (eliminating the 2.8%increase) Reduction
€ 1,200 € 1,176.00 -24.00
€ 1,300 € 1,274.00 -26.00
€ 1,400 € 1,372.00 -28.00
€ 1,500 € 1,470.00 -30.00
€ 1,600 € 1,568.00 -32.00 €
€ 1,700 € 1,666.00 -34.00
€ 1,800 € 1,764.00 -36.00 €
€ 1,900 € 1,862.00 -38.00
€ 2,000 € 1,960.00 -40.00 €
€ 2,100 € 2,058.00 -42.00
€ 2,200 € 2,156.00 -44.00
€ 2,300 € 2,254.00 -46.00
€ 2,400 € 2,352.00 -48.00
€ 2,500 € 2,450.00 -50.00

This would be the minimum amounts without revaluation

In the case of not revaluation, the minimum pensions would return the amounts of 2024, that is, they would lose a revaluation of 6% except for those of spouse in charge that would be 9.1%. This would be the difference for minimal retirement pensions in the event that it turned to last year.

Situation Amount of 2024 Amount of 2025 Difference
65 years:
With spouse in charge € 1,033.30 € 1,127.60 -94.30
Without spouse (sole family unit) € 825.20 € 874.40 -49.20 €
With spouse not in charge € 783.30 € 830.00 -46.70 €
Under 65 years:
With spouse in charge € 1,033.30 € 1,127.60 -94.30
Without spouse (sole family unit) € 772.00 € 818.00 -46.00
With spouse not in charge € 729.70 € 1,311.60 -581.90 €
With 65 years from great disability:
With spouse in charge € 1,549.90 € 1,691.30 -141.40
Without spouse (sole family unit) € 1,237.80 € 1,311.60 -73.80 €
With spouse not in charge € 1,174.90 € 1,245.00 -70.10 €

On the other hand, non -contributory pensions of retirement and disability would go from 7,905.80 euros to 7,250.60 euros per year, because they would see a reduction of 655.2 euros per year.

The pension perceived by retirees will come down from February

The Government responsible for the descent of pensions to parliamentary groups that have voted against the revaluation of pensions. “These groups will have to explain why they have cut pensions in 2025 and why pensioners, after seeing their pension in January, must face a reduction in February”, Explain sources from the Ministry of Social Security led by Elma Sáiz.

For his part, the Minister of Presidency, Félix Bolaños said that “When in February the 12 million pensioners see that their pension has dropped, to remember that it has been the fault of the PP, in the company of others”Referring to Junts and Vox, which voted against.

So that the descent of pensions does not occur, the Government must take out a new decree-law that allows to maintain the increase in pensions. In this way its reduction will be avoided in February, provided that it achieves the necessary support.