Andorra Non-Contributory Benefits Spending Surges 15.3% to €4.23M in Q2 2026

Spending on non-contributory benefits and elderly solidarity pensions in Andorra rose 15.3% year-on-year to €4.23 million in the second quarter of 2026, according to Statistics Department figures.

The April-to-June period aided an average of 1,973 recipients monthly across the programs. Article 20 solidarity benefits and elderly solidarity pensions drove the increase, while government non-contributory pensions saw a sharp decline.

Article 20 benefits totaled €1.53 million for an average of 435 recipients—242 women and 193 men—a rise from 393 the previous year. Andorrans numbered 246 on average, followed by 99 Spaniards, 65 Portuguese, 9 French nationals, and 16 from other countries. Andorra la Vella accounted for 38.7% of recipients, Escaldes-Engordany 21%, Sant Julià de Lòria 14.9%, Encamp 13.9%, La Massana 6.2%, Canillo 3.4%, and Ordino 1.8%. The 46-65 age group made up 51.6%, with 17.5% aged 36-45, 14.8% aged 26-35, 11.3% aged 66-75, and 4.8% aged 18-25.

Elderly solidarity pensions amounted to €2.7 million for 1,538 recipients on average, up 9.2% from 1,409 in Q2 2025. Women totaled 1,026 and men 512. Spaniards led at 759, followed by 385 Andorrans, 197 Portuguese, 51 French, and 146 others. Andorra la Vella held 39.1%, Escaldes-Engordany 21.3%, Encamp 14.2%, Sant Julià de Lòria 13.3%, La Massana 6.7%, Ordino 3.4%, Canillo 1.8%, and 0.2% abroad. Recipients aged 65-85 comprised 89.2%.

Government non-contributory pensions reached €8,049.60 for eight recipients—all women over 98, including five Andorrans and three Spaniards. Andorra la Vella took 37.5%, with Escaldes-Engordany and Sant Julià de Lòria at 25% each, and Ordino at 12.5%. This compares to 12 recipients and €11,757 in Q2 2025.

The total marked an increase from €3.68 million a year earlier, highlighting greater demand for such support.