Orphan Pension Calculator 2026 — 10% / 20% German Half/Full
Calculate German orphan pension (Waisenrente): 10% half-orphan, 20% full-orphan of deceased parent pension entitlement. Until 18 (or 27 if studying).
Details
Orphan Pension per Child / Month
€150.00
10% of pension (Half-orphan)
Per Child / Year
€1,800.00
Note: Half-orphan pension (one parent deceased) is 10% of the deceased's pension, full orphan pension (both parents deceased) is 20%. Paid until age 18, or 27 if in education. As of: 2026.
Note: These calculations are for informational purposes only and do not replace professional tax or financial advice. All information without guarantee.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is entitled to an orphan's pension?
Orphan's pension is available to children whose deceased parent was insured in the statutory pension system. Half-orphan's pension is paid if one parent died; full orphan's pension if both parents died.
How long is orphan's pension paid?
Orphan's pension is paid until age 18, or until 27 if the child is in education, training, voluntary service, or is disabled. Own income above an allowance reduces the pension amount.
Are 2026 standard rates reflected?
Yes — Bürgergeld, child benefit (€255/child), Wohngeld and other social benefits are all set to 2026 rates. Source: Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS) and German social code (SGB).
Guide
Quick Answer
The orphan's pension calculator computes the amount of the half or full orphan's pension for children of deceased insured persons.
What is the Orphan Pension Calculator 2026 — 10% / 20% German Half/Full?
The orphan's pension calculator computes the amount of the half or full orphan's pension for children of deceased insured persons.
How does the Orphan Pension Calculator 2026 — 10% / 20% German Half/Full work?
Enter the pension entitlements of the deceased parent. Half-orphan pension: 10% of the deceased's pension. Full-orphan pension: 20%. The calculator adds the credit-period supplement.
Key Data and Facts
Half-orphan pension: 10% of the insured person's pension. Full-orphan pension: 20%. Payable until age 18, with training/studies until 27. Own income is not offset (since 2015).
Step-by-Step Guide
How to calculate the orphan's pension step by step: 1. Determine the pension entitlement of the deceased: earnings points x current pension value (42.52 EUR West, 2026). Alternatively, use the amount from the pension notice of the deceased. 2. Determine the type of orphan's pension: half-orphan's pension (one parent deceased): 10 % of the insured person's pension. Full-orphan's pension (both parents deceased): 20 % of the higher insured person's pension. 3. Add the supplementary period: the time from death until the 67th year of life of the deceased is fictitiously credited as insurance time. This increases the pension. 4. Allowance and offsetting: since 2015 the orphan's own income is no longer offset. 5. Duration of receipt: until the 18th birthday. In the case of school, training or studies: until 27 years. In the case of disability: indefinitely. 6. Submit the application to the DRV.
Calculation Example
Verstorbener Vater hatte 30 pension points (Entgeltpunkte). Rentenanspruch: 30 x 39,32 = 1.179,60 EUR. Halbwaisenrente (10 %): 117,96 EUR/month. Plus Zuschlag aus Zurechnungszeit: ca. 160-180 EUR/month total.
Sources · E-E-A-T
Official sources
Calculations are based on applicable German laws and official data:
- Bundesministerium für Arbeit und Soziales (BMAS)
- Deutsche Rentenversicherung
- Sozialgesetzbuch (SGB) — gesetze-im-internet.de
Full methodology at Methodology.
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