It Has Become Known How Many Belarusian Pensioners Are Forced To Work

• 28.05.2026, 13:13

The figure is impressive.

The Ministry of Labor reported that about 25% of Belarusian pensioners continue to work. This was reported by Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Protection Marina Artemenko, BelTA

According to her, the country has completed the next stage of pension reform, aimed at increasing the period of active employment of citizens. It's about the possibility to stay on the labor market longer, to undergo retraining if necessary and to continue professional activities.

Artemenko noted that about a quarter of pensioners continue to work in the economy after reaching the retirement age.

She also emphasized that when employed, pensioners retain the right to receive a pension in full.

Earlier, the site Charter97.org wrote that pension system in Belarus is under threat.