Pension in the north: Schleswig-Holstein above the national average!

Pension in the north: Schleswig-Holstein above the national average!

How are pensioners doing in Schleswig-Holstein? A recent study shows that many seniors in this region receive a pension that is above the national average. Loud n-tv Pensioners with at least 45 years of insurance receive an average of 1,704 euros per month. This means that pensions in Schleswig-Holstein not only exceed the national average level of 1,668 euros, but also show that financial security in old age is better here than in many other federal states.

However, the differences between the genders are striking. Men receive an average of 1,800 euros per month, while women receive significantly less at 1,455 euros. While the average pension for women in Schleswig-Holstein is slightly above the West German figure of 1,453 euros, there is a deficit for men as it is below the West German average of 1,844 euros. However, when looking at Schleswig-Holstein as a whole compared to the other West German federal states, the pension is a rather mixed picture, as at an average of 1,729 euros it still lags behind the other states.

Pension statistics and trends

In 2023, over 673,000 people in Schleswig-Holstein received pension benefits who were over the age of 65. The total amount of these pension benefits amounted to almost 12 billion euros. This shows the importance of pensions for the economy and society in the region. The average annual pension was 17,700 euros per capita, which is slightly behind the German average of 18,300 euros. Compared to the previous year, the pension amount increased by 707 euros, which corresponds to an increase of 4.2% Statistics North.

From this perspective, men in particular receive an average of 20,000 euros annually, while women only receive 16,000 euros. The Stormarn region particularly stands out with the highest average pension benefits of 19,400 euros, followed by Pinneberg with 19,100 euros. In contrast, the lowest values ​​can be found in Flensburg (16,900 euros) and North Frisia (17,000 euros).

The voices of politics

The discussion about pension levels in Germany remains tense. The left-wing MP Dietmar Bartsch was critical of the inadequate pensions and questioned whether they are even sufficient to provide financial support in old age. The pressure on politicians to find solutions is increasing since not all pensioners can benefit from these figures. Many rely on additional support to make ends meet.

It is clear to see that although pension provision in Schleswig-Holstein is above the national average, there are large differences between the genders and the individual regions. The future of pension insurance will continue to be a central issue, as is the case German pension insurance in their statistics. In order to ensure reliable pension provision, developments and changes in the pension system are essential.