Where is the best pension system in the world and where does Israel rank

Israel ranked fifth in the world in the 2026 Global Pension Index, scoring 81.9 points and receiving the highest grade A. The Netherlands took first place for the fourth consecutive year with 85.8 points. Israel improved its adequacy and integrity scores but saw a decline in sustainability.

Israel ranked fifth in the world for pension system quality according to the 2026 Global Pension Index compiled by consulting firm Marsh and the CFA Institute. The country scored 81.9 out of 100 and received the highest grade A, joining only six countries with such a rating. The Netherlands took first place for the fourth consecutive year with 85.8 points, followed by Denmark (84.1), Iceland (84), Singapore (82), and Australia rounding out the top six. Israel improved its performance compared to last year when it scored 80.3 points. The adequacy score rose from 75.6 to 79.4, and the integrity score increased from 83.6 to 85.1. However, the sustainability score declined from 83.2 to 82.4. The index evaluates pension systems of 55 countries based on three criteria: adequacy (40% of the score), sustainability (35%), and integrity (25%). The article also notes that the Netherlands' success is attributed to a combination of a robust minimum state pension and broad coverage of private pension programs.