Impact of freedoms on over 50s' retirement plans in the United Kingdom (UK) Q1 2016

Published by Statista Research Department, Mar 31, 2016
This statistic illustrates the impact of pension freedoms, giving full access to pension savings, on employees aged 50 and older and their plans to retire from work in the United Kingdom (UK) as of 1st quarter 2016. It can be seen that at that time 32 percent of all over 50s stated that they had no plans to retire. Only eight percent reported plans to retire sooner due to pension freedoms having been introduced.

The impact of pension freedoms* upon plans of employees older than 50 years old to retire from work in the United Kingdom (UK) as of 1st quarter 2016

© Statista 2023
Download
Show detailed source information?
Register for free
Already a member?
Log in
Source

Use Ask Statista Research Service

Release date

March 2016

Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

1st quarter 2016

Supplementary notes

* According to the source: "Pension freedoms [...] were introduced in April 2015 and allowed people aged 55 and above full access to their pension savings".

Citation formats
Statista Accounts: Access All Statistics. Starting from $588 USD / Year
Basic Account
Get to know the platform

You only have access to basic statistics.
This statistic is not included in your account.

Starter Account
The ideal entry-level account for individual users
  • Instant access to 1m statistics
  • Download in XLS, PDF & PNG format
  • Detailed references
$69 USD $49 USD / Month *
in the first 12 months
Professional Account
Full access

Business Solutions including all features.

* Prices do not include sales tax.

Other statistics that may interest you

The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics

Other statistics that may interest you

Overview

7

Fatal injuries

4

Working days lost

6

Work-related injuries

7

Work-related illnesses

4

Further related statistics

15

Further Content: You might find this interesting as well

Statistics

Topics

Seniors in Spain Retirement saving in the United StatesHousing for seniors in the U.S.Welfare in Italy
Statista Accounts: Access All Statistics. Starting from $588 USD / Year
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
Menu