Russia's 2027 unemployment benefit to hit 16,966 rubles

In 2027, it (unemployment benefit – ed. note.) will reach a figure of almost 17 thousand – 16,966 rubles. The Minister emphasized that the number of citizens applying for these payments is decreasing, taking into account the situation in the labor market.

Consensus

Unemployment benefits in Russia will be 16,966 rubles in 2027.
The unemployment rate in Russia is at a record low of 2.2%.
The number of employed people in Russia is 74.6 million.
The unemployment benefit is indexed annually.
The number of people applying for unemployment benefits is decreasing.
The labor market will need about 12 million workers by 2032.
A significant portion of labor demand is for workers with secondary professional education.
There are about 1 million job vacancies for working professions on the 'Work in Russia' portal.

Points of divergence

Minister Kotyakov stated that maternity capital for the first child will increase to 778,500 rubles in 2027. — riamo
The labor market will need 12 million workers by 2030, not 2032. — interfax

Coverage (6 sources)

Unemployment benefit in Russia will be almost 17 thousand rubles in 2027 — РИАМО
Ministry of Labor: Unemployment benefit in 2027 will amount to almost 17 thousand rubles — Вечерняя Москва
In Russia, the Ministry of Labor disclosed the size of the unemployment benefit in 2027 — Вести
In Russia, unemployment level recorded at record low and employment level at record high — Интерфакс
Number of employed in Russia reached 74.6 million, Golikova reported. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
Unemployment indicator in Russia remains at record low levels — 2.2%. Tatiana Golikova reported this. — ТАСС (Telegram)

Russia's 2027 unemployment benefit to hit 16,966 rubles

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