Thailand Pension System Graded C with D Ratings for Adequacy and Sustainability
Nation Thailand - Economy
Key summary
The 2026 Marsh CFA Institute Global Pension Index (MCGPI) has graded Thailand's retirement income system as C, scoring 52.2 out of 100. This places the country in the lower half of the C band (50 to 59), alongside Kenya, Vietnam, Indonesia, and South Africa. While Thailand received a B grade for integrity with a score of 68.3, it scored D grades for adequacy (48.2) and sustainability (45.2). The report highlights that the global average overall score is 65.3, leaving Thailand 13.1 points behind. Key concerns include ageing populations, falling birth rates globally, and rising life expectancy, which are expected to strain unfunded pension arrangements. The index now covers 66% of the world's population.
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Nation Thailand - Economy
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