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As of September 2026, over 885,000 retirees in Romania receive social allowances, with the state covering an average of 539 lei per beneficiary. The social allowance ensures a minimum pension income of 1,281 lei for eligible individuals. Most beneficiaries are from the public pension system, with significant numbers in Bucharest and Suceava. The average allowance for agricultural pensioners is lower, at 359 lei, with the highest amounts in Ilfov and Hunedoara. The data highlights the ongoing support for low-income retirees in Romania.