Public Pension Assets by Country
The ranking of public pension assets by country provides insight into the financial reserves managed for retirement security. Published by Global SWF, this data evaluates the scale of pension assets held in USD billions, showcasing the economic stability and priorities of different nations.
Which country has the highest public pension assets?
The United States leads by a significant margin, with public pension assets amounting to $11,760 billion. Japan ranks second with $2,066 billion, followed by Canada at $1,804 billion.
Top 5 countries by public pension assets
1. United States – $11,760 billion
2. Japan – $2,066 billion
3. Canada – $1,804 billion
4. Australia – $1,144 billion
5. Netherlands – $1,119 billion
Countries with the lowest public pension assets
The countries with the smallest public pension assets include:
1. Austria, Mauritius, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Samoa, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Solomon Islands, and Tanzania – $1 billion each
2. Bulgaria, Uruguay, Pakistan, Nepal, Kenya, Ghana, Bahamas, Rwanda, Saint Lucia, and Eswatini – $2 billion each
Regional distribution of public pension assets
North America dominates with the United States and Canada accounting for the largest assets. Europe is represented by countries like the Netherlands ($1,119 billion) and the United Kingdom ($602 billion). Asia's top contributors include Japan ($2,066 billion) and South Korea ($948 billion), while Africa has smaller but notable contributions, such as South Africa ($187 billion).
Comparison of public pension assets between leading and emerging economies
Advanced economies such as the United States and Japan maintain significantly higher public pension reserves compared to emerging economies like Brazil ($86 billion) and Nigeria ($32 billion). This disparity highlights varying levels of economic development and prioritization of pension funds globally.
