Men's average old-age pensions in Latvia 82.78 euros higher than women's

The average old-age pension in Latvia was 689.09 euros in September this year. That is 9.8% more than in September last year, according to data compiled by the State Social Insurance Agency (VSAA), the Latvian body that administers pensions and other social benefits. The figures also show that average pensions for men and women differ considerably.

Number of recipients

In September 2026, 441,534 residents received an old-age pension. Of them, 287,829 were women and 153,705 were men. Women therefore make up slightly more than two thirds of all old-age pension recipients.

The gap between men and women

The average old-age pension for women in September was 660.27 euros, while for men it was 743.05 euros. The difference between the two figures is 82.78 euros a month. The women's average is below the overall average of 689.09 euros, while the men's average is above it.

The VSAA data cover average amounts and reflect the overall picture across the country. The source does not explain why men's and women's pensions differ.