Pensions for people with severe disabilities in Andorra grew amid shifting applications and demographics
. Women saw sharp increases, while monthly payments in key bands expanded notably.
Key Points
- Active solidarity pensions for disabilities increased from 398 in 2025 to 439 by June 2026, despite fewer Q2 applications.
- Women hold 56% (246 pensions, up 35.9%); 56-60 age group leads with 70 cases; Andorrans top nationalities at 54.9%.
- Multiple disabilities affect 52.8% of recipients; 62.4% have 60-69% disability rating.
- Most payments (€1,201-€1,525) rose 13.2%; singles comprise 64% of beneficiaries.
The number of active solidarity pensions for people with disabilities in Andorra increased by 10.3% over the past year, reaching 439 as of 30 June 2026, according to data released by the Department of Statistics. This compares to 398 pensions on the same date in 2025.
The rise took place despite a 7.1% decline in applications during the second quarter of 2026, when 13 requests were filed—down from 14 the year before. Authorities approved nine of them (69.2%), rejected three (23.1%), and archived one (7.7%).
Women made up the largest share of beneficiaries, with 246 active pensions representing 56% of the total and a 35.9% rise from the second quarter of 2025. Men accounted for 193 pensions, down 11.1% over the same period.
The 56-60 age group topped the list with 70 cases (15.9%), followed by 61-65 with 58 (13.2%). Andorrans led by nationality at 241 pensions (54.9%), followed by Spaniards with 105 (23.9%) and Portuguese with 68 (15.5%). French nationals held nine pensions, and 16 went to people from other countries.
Multiple disabilities were the leading category, impacting 232 recipients (52.8%), followed by intellectual disabilities (85), mental illness (48), and physical disabilities (45). Most beneficiaries—274, or 62.4%—had a recognised disability rating of 60-69%. Another 113 were in the 70-79% range, 37 in 80-89%, and 15 in 90-100%.
On monthly payments, 249 pensions (56.7%) fell between €1,201 and the 2026 minimum interprofessional wage of €1,525.33, up 13.2% from the previous year. The €1,001-€1,200 band nearly doubled, from 24 to 47 cases (95.8% growth).
Single individuals were the biggest group by marital status at 281 (64%), followed by married (93), separated (36), divorced (26), and widowed (3). Those resident in Andorra their whole lives numbered 181 (41.2%), with 83 having lived there 26-40 years.
These pensions assist people with severe disabilities unable to work or facing significant employment obstacles, without adequate resources. The data stem from the Ministry of Social Affairs' benefits registry, as processed by Statistics. Figures are provisional amid the move to quarterly reporting, with final annual data due in a first-quarter 2027 note.
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