Expected main source of retirement income in the U.S. 2021

Published by Statista Research Department, Sep 13, 2022
More than two thirds of employees in the United States expected their main source of retirement income to come from retirement plans, such as 401(k), 403(b), or individual retirement accounts (IRAs), as of end 2021. A large share (also around two thirds) expected their main source of income to come from social security. Meanwhile, 33 percent of respondents expected to finance themselves in retirement age by continuing to work.

Expected main source of retirement income in the United States as of 2021

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Release date

July 2022

Region

United States

Survey time period

October 28 and December 10, 2021

Number of respondents

5,846 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

This question was phrased by the source as follows: "Which of the following do you expect to be sources of income to cover your living expenses after you retire? Select all."

Multiple answers were possible.

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