Reunionese retirees receive the lowest retirement pensions in the French regions. On average, they receive a pension of 1,160 euros gross per month, or 28% less than the national average, indicates La Première, citing figures from 2016 from an INSEE study. This low level of pension would be linked to a low participation in the labor market.
Less skilled jobs
In 1990, 61% of Reunion Islanders aged 15 to 64 were employed or unemployed, compared to 67% in France. Second factor linked to these low retirement pensions: Less qualified jobs. Indeed, in 2016, 21% of Reunionese retirees were managers or exercised an intermediate profession. They are 30% in the whole country.
Finally, women also receive a lower pension than men. However, the average level of pensions paid in Reunion increased by 4.4% on average per year between 2012 and 2016. In France, the increase was only 0.8%.
Source: 20minutes
