Release: Pension Trends - Chapter 13: Inequalities and Poverty in Retirement, (2012 edition)
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David Knight
Pensions Analysis Unit
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Categories: Economy, Personal Finances, Pensions, Retirement
Frequency of release: Ad-hoc
Language: English
Geographical coverage: UK
Geographical breakdown: UK
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Although retired households' income is lower than that of non-retired households, the position of retired households has improved over the last three decades.
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In 2010/11, income from private pensions accounted for a similar proportion of the average gross income of retired households as the state pension: 41 per cent and 38 per cent respectively.
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In 2010/11, pensioners with private pensions were more likely to be in the higher income quintile groups.
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Pension Trends provides a statistical backdrop for the debate on pensions. It looks at changes in pension provision over time in the context of social and economic developments and changes in the policy environment.
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