Israel Ranks Fifth Globally in Pension System Index
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Israel's pension system ranked fifth globally in the 2026 Marsh CFA Institute Global Pension Index, receiving an "A" rating with 81.9 points. The Netherlands led the index for the fourth year. Israel's scores improved in adequacy and governance, though sustainability slightly declined, amidst global concerns about aging populations impacting pension systems.
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- Israel ranked fifth globally in the 2026 Marsh CFA Institute Global Pension Index with an "A" rating.
- The Netherlands maintained its first-place position for the fourth consecutive year.
- Israel's overall score improved to 81.9 points from 80.3 in the previous year.
- Adequacy and governance scores for Israel increased, while sustainability slightly decreased.
- The index evaluates 55 pension systems worldwide based on adequacy, sustainability, and governance.
Israel's pension system has achieved a fifth-place ranking in the 2026 Marsh CFA Institute Global Pension Index, earning an "A" rating and securing its position among the top six countries worldwide. The Netherlands retained its top spot for the fourth consecutive year with 85.8 points out of 100. The annual index evaluates 55 pension systems, covering approximately 66% of the global population, by analyzing the adequacy of pensions, long-term financial sustainability, and governance of funds.
Israel scored 81.9 points, an improvement from last year's 80.3. Other countries in the top tier with the highest ratings include Denmark, Iceland, Singapore, and Australia. Israel's performance saw gains in two of the three key categories: adequacy, which measures expected retirement income, rose from 75.6 to 79.4 points, and governance, assessing regulation and member protection, increased from 83.6 to 85.1 points.
However, the sustainability indicator, reflecting the system's ability to meet long-term obligations, saw a slight decrease from 83.2 to 82.4 points. The study's authors highlighted that global aging populations are placing increased pressure on pension systems. Rising life expectancies and declining birth rates necessitate reforms to maintain financial stability.
