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Retirement Savings Gap Statistics: Are Americans Ready for Retirement?

Nearly half of households are at risk of a retirement savings shortfall.

By Jack Caporal – Updated May 29, 2025 at 6:03PM

Key Points

  • 47% of working households are at risk of not having enough saved for retirement.
  • Lower-income households are more likely to be at risk of a retirement savings shortfall and face a larger retirement savings gap.
  • Just 37% of Americans think they’re on track for retirement.

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