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2025

GR3

Global Retirement Reality Report

Bridging the Confidence Gap

What’s Inside

Retirement optimism is rising. But does that equal
readiness?
Discover how global retirement sentiment is evolving,
what retirement savers' biggest concerns are now — and how retirement providers can help.

Key Study Findings and Analysis

Dive into our proprietary research findings, which reveal the forces shaping saver sentiment, savings behaviors, income expectations, and more.

Retirement Readiness Opportunities

Turn findings into action with insights and strategies that can help support savers and potentially deliver better retirement outcomes.

Global Shifts and Impact

Discover how economic, structural, and behavioral trends are reshaping retirement systems worldwide — and the foundational role retirement providers play. 

Regional Retirement Snapshots

Australia

Australia

Retirement optimism in Australia is higher than global peers, but a gender gap persists as do concerns about retirement income.

Canada

Canada

Though a bit more optimistic than 2023, Canadians’ retirement confidence lags global peers. Explore why and what may help.

Ireland

Ireland

Retirement optimism in Ireland has increased from 2023 but optimism doesn’t equal preparedness. How can DC schemes help?

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

UK retirement optimism remains low compared to global peers. What can DC plans do now to help build greater confidence?

United States

United States

Retirement optimism in the US held steady, so why are more participants questioning if they can retire when they want?

About the Global Retirement Reality Report

4,371

Engaged respondents in Australia, Canada, Ireland, the UK, and the US

Our annual online survey, conducted by international data analytics firm YouGov between March and April 2025, engaged a total of 4,371 respondents in Australia, Canada, Ireland, the UK, and the US.

Quick Quiz

What is the top factor that boosts retirement confidence?

Correct! Carrying little or no-short term debt was the top confidence booster, cited by 41% of respondents.

Sorry, that was incorrect. Carrying little or no-short term debt was the top confidence booster, cited by 41% of respondents.

Research Trends in Retirement Confidence

How have respondent views and behaviors changed? Dig into our prior retirement research to review the trends.