Number of pensioners in FBiH increases by 2,000 in a month, 355.7 million KM needed for pension payments

(Patria) - In accordance with the Law on PIO, pensions for the month of May will be paid through the Single Treasury Account of the Federation of BiH on Friday, June 5, 2026. A total of 468,769 beneficiaries will receive the May pension, and the required funds for payment amount to approximately 355.7 million KM. Compared to last month when there were 466,768 beneficiaries, this month there has been an increase of 2,001 beneficiaries, requiring an additional 300,000 KM.

For beneficiaries who acquired the right by January 1, 2026, the lowest pension amounts to 666.76 KM, the guaranteed pension is 795.74 KM, while the highest pension amounts to 3,333.79 KM.

The basis for calculating the lowest pension from Article 81, paragraph 2 of the Law on Amendments to the Law on PIO (Official Gazette of the Federation of BiH, number: 6/26), for beneficiaries who acquire the right after January 1, 2026, amounts to 724.36 KM (651.05 + 11.26% = 724.36).

Based on the above:

–           The lowest pension from Article 81, paragraph 2, point a) – for less than 20 years of pensionable service – 60% of the basis, amounts to 434.62 KM,

–           The lowest pension from Article 81, paragraph 2, point b) – for 20 years of pensionable service or more, but less than 25 years – 65% of the basis, amounts to 470.83 KM,

–           The lowest pension from Article 81, paragraph 2, point c) – for 25 years of pensionable service or more, but less than 30 years – 70% of the basis, amounts to 507.05 KM,

–           The lowest pension from Article 81, paragraph 2, point d) – for 30 years of pensionable service or more, but less than 35 years – 75% of the basis, amounts to 543.27 KM,

–           The lowest pension from Article 81, paragraph 2, point e) – for 35 years of pensionable service or more, but less than 40 years – 85% of the basis, amounts to 615.71 KM,

–           The lowest pension from Article 81, paragraph 2, point f) – for 40 years of pensionable service or more – 95% of the basis, amounts to 688.14 KM.

Disability and survivor's pension (after an active insured person) within the meaning of Article 81, paragraph 4 of the Law on Pension and Disability Insurance as of January 1, 2026, amounts to:

–           The lowest disability pension amounts to 651.92 KM,

–           The lowest survivor's pension amounts to 651.92 KM.

The amount of the guaranteed pension for beneficiaries who acquire the right after January 1, 2026, based on 40 or more years of insurance service, is set at 842.44 KM.

The lowest pension for beneficiaries who acquire the right under special regulations (Law on Early Preferential Retirement of Veterans of the Defense-Liberation War, Law on Special Rights of Recipients of War Recognition and Decorations and Members of Their Families, and Law on Rights of Veterans and Members of Their Families), amendments to the mentioned regulations applied from January 1, 2026, is set at 666.76 KM.

The average independent pension for May amounts to 851.60 KM.