Mercer CFA Global Pension Index 2025: Netherlands Tops; India Ranked 52nd

Current Context: The Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index (MCGPI) 2025 was released on 15 October 2025 by Mercer and the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute.

• It assessed 52 retirement income systems worldwide, covering nearly 65% of the global population.
• India ranked 52nd (last) with a score of 43.8/100 and a D grade, reflecting weak adequacy, low coverage, and limited sustainability.
• The Netherlands, Iceland, Denmark, Singapore, and Israel topped the index, all securing A grades.
• Singapore became the first Asian nation to achieve an A grade, highlighting its strong, sustainable pension model.
• The report urged India to expand pension coverage, ensure a minimum income floor, and strengthen regulation.

Question:

Q.1 What was India’s rank in the Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index 2025?
a) 48th
b) 50th
c) 52nd
d) 45th

Answer: c) India ranked 52nd, which is the last position, reflecting challenges in adequacy, coverage, and sustainability of its pension system. It received a D grade with a score of 43.8/100.