„Cursa pensiilor”: Într-un an, în România pensia medie a crescut cu 18 lei. În Bulgaria, cu 222 lei • Newsweek România

In Romania, the average pension increased by only 18 lei over the past year, while Bulgaria saw a rise of 222 lei. As of June 2026, Romania had 4.68 million pensioners with an average pension of 2,784 lei, while Bulgaria's average pension reached 517 euros. Bulgaria's pension expenditures rose significantly, reflecting a 10.2% increase compared to the previous year. The number of pensioners in Bulgaria also grew slightly, indicating ongoing demographic trends in both countries.