Pensions: Saudi Arabia surpasses France and the United Kingdom in global ranking

Author: DJOMANDE AzizPublished on: October 23, 2026Country: Saudi Arabia

World / InternationalBusiness & Economy

Pensions: Saudi Arabia surpasses France and the United Kingdom in global ranking

Saudi Arabia ranks 12th among the 55 pension systems assessed by the Marsh and CFA Global Retirement Institute 2026 index, scoring 73.2 out of 100, up from 67.6 the previous year. Since 2022, the Kingdom has climbed 15 places and now leads the Gulf countries included in the assessment. Its scores improved in integrity and reliability (83.5), sustainability (61.2), and adequacy of benefits (77.2). It ranks ahead of the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, Belgium, Ireland, and Hong Kong.

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