Poverty and living standards in Vrancea (Sud-Est, Romania): official figures
In September 2026 the public pension fund paid 71,718 pensioners in Vrancea an average of 2,276 lei a month, which ranked 2nd lowest of 42 counties (Romania: 2,821 lei).
How many pensioners get the minimum pension in Vrancea?
21,603 pensioners in Vrancea (30.1% of state pensioners) received the social indemnity for pensioners in September 2026, the top-up that lifts any pension below 1,281 lei to that minimum; the state budget added 570 lei each on average. Nationally 18.6% of pensioners needed it.
Source: Casa Națională de Pensii Publice (CNPP) · saved copyMore figures
- Romania's pension fund paid 163.20 million lei in pension entitlements to residents of Vrancea county for September 2026, 1.3% of the national total. Source: Casa Națională de Pensii Publice (CNPP) · saved copy
- There were 121 state pensioners in Vrancea for every 100 insured employees in mid-2026 (71,718 pensioners in September against 59,254 insured in July), compared with 74 per 100 nationally; 16th highest of 42 counties. Source: Casa Națională de Pensii Publice (CNPP) · saved copy
- A further 2,978 people in Vrancea drew a pension from the former farmers' pension system in September 2026, averaging just 1,219 lei a month (national average 1,189 lei). Source: Casa Națională de Pensii Publice (CNPP) · saved copy
- The average state pension in Vrancea was equal to 40% of the average gross wage declared by employers in the county in July 2026 (2,276 lei against 5,631 lei). Source: Casa Națională de Pensii Publice (CNPP) · saved copy
How Vrancea compares with other counties in Romania
Average state social insurance pension, September 2026 (lei a month) (September 2026)
Vrancea ranks 41 of 42, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Average state social insurance pension, September 2026 (lei a month) |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Călăraşi | 2,380 lei |
| 37 | Satu Mare | 2,376 lei |
| 38 | Suceava | 2,358 lei |
| 39 | Giurgiu | 2,291 lei |
| 40 | Vaslui | 2,284 lei |
| 41 | Vrancea | 2,276 lei |
| 42 | Botoşani | 2,227 lei |
Share of state pensioners receiving the social indemnity (minimum pension top-up), September 2026 (%) (September 2026)
Vrancea ranks 1 of 42, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of state pensioners receiving the social indemnity (minimum pension top-up), September 2026 (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vrancea | 30.1% |
| 2 | Botoşani | 28.1% |
| 3 | Bistriţa-Năsăud | 27.9% |
| 4 | Olt | 27.9% |
| 5 | Vaslui | 27.1% |
| 6 | Suceava | 26.9% |
| 7 | Giurgiu | 26.6% |
State pensioners per 100 insured employees, 2026 (2026)
Vrancea ranks 16 of 42, highest first.
| Rank | Area | State pensioners per 100 insured employees, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Gorj | 126 |
| 14 | Olt | 124 |
| 15 | Dâmboviţa | 123 |
| 16 | Vrancea | 121 |
| 17 | Vâlcea | 116 |
| 18 | Sălaj | 111 |
| 19 | Galaţi | 110 |
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Sources
- Casa Națională de Pensii Publice (CNPP): Situație centralizatoare privind numărul de angajatori, numărul de asigurați și salariul mediu brut pe județe, conform declarațiilor D112, iulie 2026, read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 149307a7ff89…)
- Casa Națională de Pensii Publice (CNPP): Indicatori statistici pilon I, septembrie 2026: pensionari, pensia medie și indemnizația socială pentru pensionari pe județe, read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 ef51fa5f14c1…)
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