Registered pension plans (RPPs), active members and market value of assets, by type of plan, sector and contributory status.

Data on new recipients of CPP Retirement benefits by gender, age or age group and the year when these new benefit recipients came into pay from 1987 to 2023.

Individuals with a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP); Tax filers with RRSP contributions by sex, age and income groups (preliminary T1 Family File; T1FF).

This statistic shows the retirement readiness index levels for Canada from 2013 to 2020. The readiness index uses a scale with scores from * (the lowest) to ** (the highest level of preparation for retirement). The retirement readiness index in Canada increased from **** points in 2013 to * points in 2020.

This statistical table illustrates the average annual pension amount paid to men and women, as well as their average age and their average years of pensionable service. The ‘Pensions’ column includes immediate annuities, disability retirement benefits, and annual allowances payable to former contributors. The table also illustrates the average annual amount of survivor pensions paid to spouse/common-law partners, children and students, their average age and their average years of pensionable service. All amounts include indexation.

The Canadian pension fund market, valued at $4.11 billion in 2025, is projected to experience robust growth, exhibiting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6.05% from 2025 to 2033. This expansion is driven by several key factors. Firstly, Canada's aging population necessitates increased retirement savings, fueling demand for robust pension fund management. Secondly, a growing awareness of long-term financial security and the need for diversified investment strategies among Canadians contributes to the market's expansion. Government regulations promoting pension plan participation and the increasing adoption of sophisticated investment techniques by fund managers further bolster this growth. The market is segmented by plan type, encompassing Distributed Contribution, Distributed Benefit, Reserved Fund, and Hybrid models, each catering to diverse investor needs and risk tolerances. Major players such as the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan dominate the landscape, leveraging their expertise in global asset allocation and alternative investments. While competitive pressures exist among these prominent institutions, the overall market shows a high degree of stability due to the long-term nature of pension fund investments. The market's future trajectory will likely be influenced by factors such as global economic conditions, fluctuating interest rates, and evolving regulatory frameworks. Increased adoption of sustainable and responsible investing practices is anticipated, reflecting growing societal and investor interest in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors. Technological advancements in data analytics and portfolio management are also expected to reshape the competitive landscape, driving efficiency and enhancing investment performance. The continued focus on achieving long-term investment returns, while managing risks effectively, will remain paramount for pension fund managers operating within this dynamic market. The presence of substantial historical data from 2019-2024 allows for informed projections and a more accurate understanding of future growth trends. Recent developments include: In June 2023, Qualtrics, the pioneer and foremost provider of Experience Management (XM) software, announced that its acquisition by Silver Lake, a prominent in technology investment globally, in collaboration with Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments)., In May 2023, Franklin Resources, Inc., known as Franklin Templeton, a global investment management firm, unveiled a strategic partnership with Power Corporation of Canada and Great-West Lifeco, Inc.. Key drivers for this market are: Shift to Capital Light Products from traditional products., A push for technology led engagement. Potential restraints include: Shift to Capital Light Products from traditional products., A push for technology led engagement. Notable trends are: Increase in Inflation affecting Canada Pension funds Market.

Registered pension plans (RPPs), active members and market value of assets by special retirement conditions, sector, type of plan and contributory status.

Registered pension plans (RPPs), active members and market value of assets by age and service condition for special retirement, sector, type of plan and contributory status.

Detailed information covering the following topics: Old Age Security programs, registered pension plans (RPPs), registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs), trusteed pension funds, pension adjustment (PA), retirement compensation arrangements (RCAs), Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Quebec Pension Plan (QPP). Includes: assets, membership, terms and conditions of registered pension plans, income, expenditures and assets of registered pension plans, pension adjustments/retirement savings plans, data on old age security programs (Old age security, guaranteed Income Supplement, Allowances), Canada and Quebec pension plans, retirement compensation arrangements, assets and debts of seniors, and income of seniors. The 2006 edition is available online at the link below. The 2002 edition (which is superceded by the 2006 edition) is available on CD-ROM at the Map & Data Library.

The Canada Pension Funds Market is Segmented by Plan Type (Defined Contribution (DC), Defined Benefit (DB), and Hybrid and Others), by Investment Strategy (Active and Passive), by Sponsor Type (Public-Sector Plans and Private-Sector Plans), and by Geography of Investment (Onshore and Offshore). The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD).

Canadian government finance statistics (CGFS), statement of operations and balance sheet for the Canada and Quebec pension plans, annual (dollars x 1,000,000).

Registered pension plans (RPPs), members and market value of assets, by type of employer contribution rate based on percentage of earnings, sector, type of plan and contributory status

Registered pension plans (RPPs), active members and market value of assets by death benefits after retirement, sector, type of plan and contributory status.

Registered pension plans (RPPs), members and market value of assets, by method of automatic adjustment of pension for defined pension plans, sector, and contributory status

This table contains 58320 series, with data for years 1999 - 2016 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (20 items: Canada; Atlantic; Newfoundland and Labrador; Prince Edward Island; ...);  Assets and debts (27 items: Total assets; Private pension assets; Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs), Registered Retirement Income Funds (RRIFs), Locked-in Retirement Accounts (LIRAs) and other; Employer-sponsored Registered Pension Plans (EPPs); ...);  Net worth quintiles (6 items: Total, all net worth quintiles; Lowest net worth quintile; Second net worth quintile; Middle net worth quintile; ...);  Statistics (6 items: Total values; Percentage of total assets or total debts; Number holding asset or debt; Percentage holding asset or debt; ...);  Confidence intervals (3 items: Estimate; Lower bound of a 95% confidence interval; Upper bound of a 95% confidence interval).

Households where the major income earner was from 35 to 44 years old had the highest amount of net savings in 2023. That segment saved on average nearly ****** Canadian dollars that year alone. Households of individuals older than ** had negative net savings amounting to ****** Canadian dollars, which means that their expenses were higher than their revenue. These figures do not show the overall value of savings accumulated in bank accounts and other assets, but the amount of money that households managed to save in a single year.

The department of Health and Welfare sponsored a Retirement Survey to study the retirement patterns and expectations of Canadians who are presently retired and help define the conditions which will enhance the quality of life for those who will soon retire or for those who are contemplating retirement within the next 10 years, possibly before age 65. Topics of interest include: income expectations, awareness and knowledge of CPP and OAS, quality of life, and retirement age. Respondents were also grouped according to demographic variables.

Registered pension plans (RPPs), active members and market value of assets, by normal retirement age, sector, type of plan and contributory status.

Please note that this table is no longer being updated as of December 13, 2023.

Data on new recipients of CPP Retirement benefits by gender, age or age group and the year when these new benefit recipients came into pay from 1987 to 2018.