Marsh CFA Institute Global Pension Index 2026

By Marsh and CFA Institute

Aging populations, shifting workforce dynamics, and heightened geopolitical uncertainty are reshaping the retirement landscape. Now in its 18th edition, the Marsh CFA Institute Global Pension Index provides an established tool for benchmarking and comparing the world’s retirement income systems, offering a structured framework to help decision-makers navigate the challenges ahead with greater clarity and confidence.

This year, the index benchmarks 55 pension systems worldwide with the addition of Dominican Republic, Kenya and Qatar – covering 66% of the world’s population – spotlighting both challenges and opportunities for policymakers.

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