LHV survey shows rising interest in higher pension contributions in Estonia

• Interest in raising Estonia’s II pillar pension contributions increased, with 16% considering or planning increases in 2026, an LHV-commissioned survey found.
• More than 124,000 people have raised contributions to 4% or 6% of gross salary; nearly 18,000 made the change this year.
• Among 30-39-year-olds, 28% plan or are considering higher contributions, up from 18% last year—the largest increase across age groups.
• Financial constraints remain a barrier: 38% of respondents lack the means to increase contributions, while 31% see no benefit.

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