Society · 2 sources combined
National Pension recipients surpass 8 million
7 in 10 receive less than 600,000 won monthly
In short
The number of National Pension recipients exceeded 8.06 million this year.
However, 7 out of 10 receive less than 600,000 won per month.
By 2030, the number of recipients is projected to reach 10.06 million.
Key facts
| When | As of July 31, there are 8,062,142 National Pension recipients. |
|---|---|
| Who | The National Pension Service announced the recipient status for January to July 2026. |
| What | 66.0% of recipients receive less than 600,000 won monthly. |
| How | The 200,000–400,000 won bracket accounts for the largest share at 38.0%. |
What it means for me
The National Pension alone may not be enough for retirement living expenses, so additional savings are necessary.
If you are currently enrolled, you should check your projected future pension amount in advance.
After retirement, the National Pension alone may not be sufficient for living expenses.
