The statistical unit of the pension fund statistics is the pension fund. This should not be confused with a corporation, as the latter may have several pension funds. A pension fund may also insure employers from several corporations.
Pension funds
The number of pension funds (PF) continued to decrease until the end of 2021 to reach 1389 units (compared with 1434 in 2020).
| Risk coverage scheme |
In percentage |
|---|---|
| Autonomous PF | 37.3% |
| Semi-autonomous PF | 56.5% |
| Collective PF | 4.2% |
| Pension funds according to Art. 1 OPO2 | 2% |
Autonomous and semi-autonomous PF continue to be the main form of fund with regard to risk coverage scheme.
Active members
By definition, a person subject to the compulsory Occupational Pension Act (OPA):
- is subject to OAI contributions
- is an employee
- is paid an annual salary greater than three quarters of the maximum single OAI pension
- covered for risks of disability and death from 1st January following their 17th birthday
- has been saving for old-age from 1st January following their 24th birthday and
- has an employment contract that lasted or was concluded for a period of 3 months or more.
The number of active members is constantly increasing and was of 4 477 775 at the end of 2021.
| Men | 56.8% |
| Women | 43.2% |
Further information
Statistical sources and survey
Contact
Federal Statistical Office Section Occupational Pension PlansEspace de l'Europe 10
CH-2010 Neuchâtel
Switzerland