
Saudi Arabia ranks first in GCC, 12th globally in 2026 pension index
- Saudi Arabia ranked first in the GCC and 12th globally in the 2026 Marsh CFA Institute Global Pension Index, scoring 73.2 out of 100.
- The Kingdom improved its ranking by 15 places since 2022, moving from 27th to 12th among 55 pension systems.
- Saudi Arabia's scores improved in all three pillars: integrity (83.5), sustainability (61.2), and adequacy (77.2), maintaining an overall B grade.
- The Kingdom outperformed established pension systems such as the UK, Canada, and Germany, while leading all Gulf nations.



