Confidence in retirement plans 2016, by generation

Published by Statista Research Department, Aug 31, 2016
This survey, conducted among workers in the United States shows their confidence in whether they will be able to lead the lifestyle they consider comfortable once they retire. The results were sorted by generation. During the survey, 44 percent of Generation X members stated they were somewhat confident that they will be able to fully retire with a comfortable lifestyle.

How confident are you that you will be able to fully retire with a lifestyle you consider comfortable? (by generation)

CharacteristicMillennialsGeneration XBaby Boomers
Very confident 68% 56% 62%
Somewhat confident 50% 44% 47%
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Created with Highcharts 7.2.2Share of respondents68%68%50%50%56%56%44%44%62%62%47%47%MillennialsGeneration XBaby BoomersVery confidentSomewhat confident
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August 2016

Region

United States

Survey time period

April 11 –May 12, 2016

Number of respondents

4,161 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

U.S. business employers and workers

Method of interview

Online survey

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