Global Retirement Survey

January 28, 2021

Young adults around the world face unprecedented challenges on their road to retirement. This 2021 global retirement research report examines the perspectives, priorities, and preparations of workers in their twenties, a cohort straddling Millennials and Generation Z. It offers country-specific comparisons and detailed recommendations for young adults, employers, and governments. The report is based on the 9th Annual Global Retirement Readiness Survey, which spans 15 countries and was conducted in early 2020 at the onset of the pandemic.

June 24, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is emphasizing the crucial role of employers in helping workers prepare financially for retirement. This 2020 global retirement research report explores the evolving nature of employer-employee relationships, employee benefit offering, age-friendly cultures, and health and wellness workplace programs. It offers country-specific comparisons, case studies, and detailed recommendations. The report is based on the 9th Annual Global Retirement Readiness Survey, which spans 15 countries and was conducted in early 2020 at the onset of the pandemic.

February 19, 2020

Despite the significant progress in gender equality, the combination of the gender pay gap and time out of the workforce for parenting and caregiving make it difficult for women to achieve a financially secure retirement. This 2020 global retirement research report highlights the gravity of these challenges and outlines five fundamentals for empowering women to improve their retirement outlook and detailed recommendations for employers and governments. The report is based on the 8th Annual Global Retirement Readiness Survey of 15 countries spanning Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Australia.

May 20, 2019

This 2019 global retirement research calls for a collective action for the modernization of retirement systems around the world. The new social contract presents a more holistic model to retirement planning that encourages empowering individuals toward good health and financial security. It contains country comparisons, detailed recommendations, and case studies on topics related to age-friendly communities, choice architecture, mental well-being, and healthy aging. The report is based on the 8th Annual Global Retirement Readiness Survey of 15 countries spanning Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Australia.

March 6, 2019

This 2019 global retirement research report examines the retirement readiness of people who in physically demanding jobs. The strenuous nature of their work put these workers at greater risk of aging out of their occupation before they are financially or mentally ready for retirement. It offers recommendations to help this unique segment of the workforce. The report is based on the 7th Annual Global Retirement Readiness Survey of 16,000 respondents including 4,800 physical workers in 15 countries spanning Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Australia.

May 29, 2018

This 2018 global retirement research report sets forth a new social contract for retirement, a compelling call-to-action for the modernization of retirement systems around the word. It contains in-depth analysis, country comparisons, detailed recommendations, and case studies on topics related to the sustainability of Brazil's retirement system, global financial literacy, workplace wellness programs, and the business of aging. The report is based on the 7th Annual Global Retirement Readiness Survey of 15 countries spanning Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Australia.

January 25, 2018

This 2018 global retirement research report is one of the first international surveys examining the retirement preparations and attitudes among the LGBT community. It features a global timeline of LGBT rights, country snapshots, and detailed recommendations for policymakers, employers, and the LGBT community and allies. The report is based on the 6th Annual Global Retirement Readiness Survey of nine countries: Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

June 6, 2017

This 2017 global retirement research report examines the connection between healthy aging and financial security in retirement preparations around the world. It offers in-depth analysis, country comparisons, detailed recommendations, and case studies on topics related to Japan’s aging society, influences of the environment on the aging process, and Brazil’s Urban Development Longevity Index. The report is based on the 6th Annual Global Retirement Readiness Survey of nine countries: Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States.