The improvement of pensions This is news that directly affects millions of people in Spainand 2025 is presented as a key year for beneficiaries of the widow’s and disability pension. According to the National Institute of Social Security (INSS)more than 12 million benefits will benefit from a revaluation which will begin in January and aims to guarantee economic sufficiency and strengthen the social protection system. This increase is particularly significant for those receiving minimum pensions, since the aim is to bring them in line with the poverty line, thus providing economic relief to thousands of families.
The reform promoted in recent years aims not only to maintain purchasing power, but also to maintain purchasing power.correct historical inequalities, such as the gender gap. The aim is to ensure that no one is left below basic quality of life standards, particularly in the case of contributory and non-contributory pensions and minimum supplements. These adjustments represent progress towards a more equitable system that meets the current needs of the population. So, for those who perceive a widow’s or disability pensionthe new amounts are particularly relevant, since These benefits often constitute the only income of many households. The keys to this increase and how it will affect the different pension categories are detailed below, with a particular focus on the minimum amounts for next year.
How is the revaluation of pensions calculated?
The increase in pensions follows a rigorous process based on economic indicators. THE Social Security takes as a reference the Living Conditions Survey (ECV) of the National Institute of Statistics (INE)which sets the poverty line. Based on this data, the necessary increases are projected to maintain purchasing power and guarantee a minimum level of income.
For 2025, the poverty line is estimated at 11,944.88 euros per year, which represents an increase of 4.26%. This adjustment has a direct impact on minimum pensions, which will increase more than general inflation, with an additional cost of 900 million euros. In addition, The system includes minimal add-ons for those who do not reach the established minimum amounts, with income ceilings that vary according to family configuration.
Minimum amounts of widow’s pensions in 2025
THE widow’s pension It is one of the most common sources of income and often the main one for older people who have lost their partner. In 2025, These are the minimum estimated amounts:
- With family responsibilities: 1,127.20 euros per month.
- Holder aged at least 65 or more than 65% disabled: 874.10 euros monthly.
- Owner between 60 and 64 years old: 817.70 euros per month.
- Under 60 years old free of charge: 662.20 euros monthly.
These amounts aim ensure that all people in this situation have access to a decent standard of living, especially those with greater economic needs.
Minimum amounts of permanent disability pensions in 2025
Permanent disability is another benefit that will benefit from this increase. Depending on the degree of disability and the personal situation of the beneficiary, the new amounts are as follows:
- Major disability with dependent spouse: 1,690.70 euros per month.
- Absolute with dependent spouse: 1,127.20 euros per month.
- Total between 60 and 64 years old without spouse: 817.70 euros per month.
- Derived from a common disease in people under 60 with fillers: 644.30 euros monthly.
The impact of the gender gap and other improvements
On the other hand, we cannot forget the additional gender gap that The increase by 2025 will be 5%. This supplement aims to reduce the economic inequalities that have always affected women. Furthermore, the increase in allowances per dependent child, which in certain cases reach 8,703.60 euros per year, represents progress in the protection of families.
On the other hand, The mobility and transport cost compensation grant will also increase by 2.75%amounting to 1,002 euros per year.
Minimum amounts of orphan and family pensions in 2025
Among the benefits that will also see a significant increase, orphan’s pensions and family pensions play another important role. By 2025, the estimated minimum amount of these pensions will be 267.40 euros per monthbenefiting more than 144,725 retirees In case of orphan, 22,751 beneficiaries in the pensions of family members.
Furthermore, the social security project provides for additional improvements for pensions with minimum supplements, which affect 7,045 casesas well as for the benefits of the SOVI regime, the provisional amount of which will be 551.40 euros per monthbenefiting 206,579 retirees. These increases reinforce the commitment to ensuring economic sufficiency for all vulnerable groups.
As we can see, 2025 will be a year in which several increases will be observed that will in some way allow us to consolidate a fairer and more sustainable retirement system. These increases aim to ensure that minimum benefits not only maintain their purchasing power, but also reach levels that allow beneficiaries to live with dignity. People receiving widow’s and permanent disability pensions will be among the most beneficiaries of these measures with the increases mentioned above.
