Quantitative data analysis. - In Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia, there are now 100,000 new retirees.
Close to 102,000 individuals throughout Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia began drawing their first legal retirement income last year, as per the German Pension Insurance Middle Germany. The figures indicate a slight growth from 2022.
A large chunk of these new seniors resided in Saxony (47,388), followed by Saxony-Anhalt (27,884) and Thuringia (26,729), accounting for approximately half the total. At the same time, the pension fund recorded 102,001 new retirees. Per their accounts, they distribute around 1.5 million pensions each month.
The majority of these individuals were awarded retirement benefits for those who have a career spanning 45 years or more. To qualify for this, insured individuals need to meet a specific requirement.
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- Interestingly, the city of Leipzig alone saw 15,231 new pensioners last year, contributing significantly to the total number in Central Germany.
- In contrast, the neighboring state of Saxony-Anhalt experienced a lower number of new pensioners drawing from the German Pension Insurance, with just over 27,000 individuals joining the ranks.
- Looking ahead, analysts predict a continuous rise in the number of pensioners in Central Germany, with anticipated influxes in areas like the Magdeburg metropolitan region and the Erfurt area in Thuringia.
- Furthermore, the German Pension Insurance in Leipzig—as part of the broader German Pension Insurance Middle Germany—contributes to providing pensions for residents from various professions in the entire region of Saxony, including Leipzig, Chemnitz, and Dresden.
