The number of pensioners in Russia in August 2026 amounted to almost 40.5 million people

The number of pensioners in Russia in August 2026 amounted to almost 40.5 million people.

The largest number of pensioners in August was recorded in the Central Federal District - more than 10 million people, of which about 3 million are in Moscow.

MOSCOW, September 26 - RIA Novosti. The number of pensioners in Russia in August amounted to almost 40.5 million people, according to data from the Social Fund of Russia, which was reviewed by RIA Novosti.

According to the Social Fund, as of August 1, 2026, there were 40,496,409 pensioners in the system. Of these, 8.41 million are employed and 32.09 million are unemployed.

As of July 1, 2026, the number of pensioners was 40,475,041 people.