In DR, only 85,777 persons make RD$70,000+ a month
A report in Diario Libre on 28 May 2019 reveals that 73% (1.44 million people) of those that contribute to the Social Security System make low wages, or under two minimum wages. This means their pension will be even lower when they retire.
According to recent statistics from the Superintendence of Pensions (Sipen) only 85,777 persons make wages over RD$70,000 a month. In the Dominican Republic, 1,969,696 persons contribute to the Social Security System, while 3,895,037 persons are in the system.
Source: DR1, DiarioLibre
June 3, 2019
Category: DR News |