An annual assessment of the world’s pension systems shows that the United States is in “fair” territory. The United States was ranked 22nd out of 47 countries worldwide. Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index, the overall rating is 63 out of 100, or C+. “In the United States, white-collar workers are well covered by employer plans, but what about gig workers? What about blue-collar workers?” said lead author David Knox of Mercer. wall street journal. The Netherlands, which came in first place, was praised for its three-pillar system. These include a state pension for all retirees, a “semi-mandatory requirement” for employers to provide a pension, and the ability of workers to invest in their own retirement. journal. Out of the top 10, only the top four countries have earned him an A grade.
- Netherlands, A, 85 out of 100
- Iceland, A, 83.5
- Denmark, A, 81.3
- Israel, A, 80.8
- Australia, B+, 77.3
- Finland, B+, 76.6
- Singapore, B+, 76.3
- Norway, B, 74.4;
- Sweden, B, 74.0
- UK, B, 73.0
Please refer to. complete ranking, Argentina follows with 42.3, good for a D rating. (Or check out our other listings.)
