Due to the special circumstances of last year, the development of many industries in China was frustrated, and the overall economic growth slowed down. Many people did not have much hope for the pension increase this year, but what is the real situation? In fact, as early as the beginning of 221, official media and industry authorities have confirmed the good news that pensions will rise 17 times in a row. So why does the country raise pensions for retired people year after year? I think there are five practical reasons.

First, the pension has risen 16 times in a row

Since the establishment of the pension adjustment mechanism in 25, China's pension has risen 16 times in a row, and retired people have high expectations for the increase of pension. If the increase suddenly stops in 221, it will have little impact on people with high pension levels, but it will trigger dissatisfaction among some low-income groups and may threaten social harmony and stability. In addition, in the process of raising the pension every year, local governments will also give more money to retirees of enterprises with low pension levels and less money to retirees of institutions and institutions. This way of controlling the high and low is also conducive to maintaining social equity.

Second, the price level continues to rise

Raising the pension for retired people every year is actually to cope with the rising cost of living caused by rising prices. Here is a simple example for everyone. In 22, the national consumer price index rose by 2.5% over the previous year. That is, what you can buy for 1 yuan, now it costs 12.5 yuan to buy the same thing. As prices rise, the purchasing power of money declines. If you don't give more pensions to retired people, you can only scrimp and save, and the quality of life can't be guaranteed.

Third, the per capita income is increasing

In p>22, the per capita disposable income of the national residents was 32,189 yuan, a nominal increase of 4.7% over the previous year, and a real increase of 2.1% after deducting the price factor. Retirees can't stay in their jobs because of the deterioration of their physical functions, but they have made great contributions to the country's economic construction. They should * * * enjoy the fruits of current economic development and raise their pensions synchronously with their employees.

Fourth, the endowment insurance fund has a balance

In 22, although the state reduced the payment of three social insurances for small and medium-sized enterprises, according to a spokesman of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, the total income of these three social insurance funds in 22 was 5.2 trillion yuan, the total expenditure was 5.75 trillion yuan, and the accumulated balance was 6.13 trillion yuan, so the fund operation was generally stable. By 221, social security will be fully collected. Overall, the pension fund still has a large balance, which is enough to support the pension increase in 221. In addition, by the end of 22, the provincial-level co-ordination of pension insurance has been fully completed, and the mutual assistance ability of pensions has been greatly improved, which can ensure that the raised pensions are paid in full and on time.

Fifth, encourage young people to pay fees

Nowadays, young people are unwilling to pay social security fees too early due to the pressure of payment, delaying the adjustment of retirement policy and other reasons, which leads to the loss of a large amount of funds in the pension fund account, and the stability and long-term operation of the pension fund are threatened. If the state wants to mobilize the enthusiasm of young people to pay fees subjectively, it should let them see the high return of paying social security, and raising the pension every year is an important embodiment of the high return of social security.