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European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority

Occupational pensions statistics

About Occupational Pensions Statistics

EIOPA provides statistical data on how institutions for occupational retirement provision in the EU and the European Economic Area (EEA) perform. The statistics contain aggregated country level information about the basic information, balance sheet, asset exposures, expenses, member data, contributions, benefits, and transfers. Data refers to the latest information available for each reference date.  

Our statistics are based on quantitative pensions data reports. Occupational pension institutions in the EU and the European Economic Area (EEA) provide these reports to their national competent authorities. EIOPA aggregates these reports to create the statistics.

To the Frequently Asked Questions

Balance sheet

The balance sheet statistics follow the Pension reporting template PF.02.01 (please see the annotated reporting templates). The statistics provide the aggregate values for each item in the balance sheet. For information and explanation of each individual item, please refer to the QRT instruction files.

Frequency Data
Quarterly xlsx | csv |
Annual xlsx | csv |

Basic Information

The basic information statistics provide an extract of key data items from the Pension reporting template PF.01.01 (please see the annotated reporting templates). For information and explanation of each individual item, please refer to the QRT instruction files.

Frequency Data
Annual xlsx | csv |

Asset Exposures

The statistics on asset exposures provide an extract of key data items from the Pension reporting template PF.06.01 (please see the annotated reporting templates). For information and explanation of each individual item, please refer to the QRT instruction files.

Frequency Data
Quarterly xlsx | csv |
Annual xlsx | csv |

Contributions, Benefits & Transfers

The statistics on Contributions, Benefits & Transfers provide an extract of key data items from the Pension reporting template PF.51.01 (please see the annotated reporting templates). For information and explanation of each individual item, please refer to the QRT instruction files.

Frequency Data
Annual xlsx | csv |

Expenses

The statistics on expenses provide an extract of key data items from the Pension reporting template PF.05.03 (please see the annotated reporting templates). For information and explanation of each individual item, please refer to the QRT instruction files.

Frequency Data
Annual xlsx | csv |

Members

The statistics on members provide an extract of key data items from the Pension reporting template PF.50.01 (please see the annotated reporting templates). For information and explanation of each individual item, please refer to the QRT instruction files.

Frequency Data
Annual xlsx | csv |

Report on Cross-border IORPs

Cross-border IORPs statistics and its accompanying annual report map the developments in cross-border arrangements of Institutions for Occupational Retirement Provision. The report is a continuation of the EIOPA Market Developments Reports on IORPs, however, it is narrower in scope as it focuses solely on cross-border IORPs.

Frequency Available reference dates Data Report
Annual 2022 xlsx | pdf |

Statistics 2004-2019

Download statistical time series (2004-2019)

Note: this statistical file is no longer maintained or updated.

Note on methodology

Pension statistics published by EIOPA may differ in methodology, scope and source from statistics published by national authorities. Where possible, EIOPA aggregates individual pensions fund templates prepared at national level (some Member States submit an aggregate return for all pension funds in the country and individual returns for the largest IORPs in that country) and publishes data as received. The cover ratio as calculated from EIOPA statistics is not necessarily equivalent to national funding or coverage ratios - stakeholders should refer to national statistics for coverage ratios applicable to the national supervisory framework.

Legal disclaimer

While the statistical information published on this website is based on sources considered reliable, EIOPA does not guarantee its completeness, accuracy or adequacy. Therefore it may be necessary for EIOPA to amend and/or update the statistical information after it has been published. EIOPA accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever resulting from the use of the information provided on this website. For further details, please check our Legal notice.