The national funded ratio average reached 85.0% in 2026, up from 81.2% in 2025.
Aggregate Funded Ratio Across All Plans, 2001–2026
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Based on Actuals
Based on 2025 Data Availability
2026 Estimate based on returns as of June 30
Source: Equable Institute analysis of public plan valuation reports and ACFRs. See methodology appendix for details on 2026 estimate.
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