Source: Benefits Canada
Canada’s retirement income system ranked No. 24 out of 52 countries, earning a B grade with an overall score of 70.4 out of 100, according to a new report by Mercer and the CFA Institute.
The annual study benchmarks retirement income systems across 65 per cent of the world’s population, using weighted scores for adequacy, sustainability and integrity. This year’s index also outlined eight guiding principles for how governments can balance retirees’ needs with broader national interests.
Canada’s score was relatively flat compared to 2024, when it also received a B grade, highlighting continued strength in integrity (80.2) but ongoing challenges in adequacy (67.2) and sustainability (67.0).