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Table 1 Overview of old-age benefits in Switzerland

From: Augmented wealth in Switzerland: the influence of pension wealth on wealth inequality

Pension scheme

Mean gross pension (CHF/ month)1 2014

Share of recipients 20142

Mean pay-out at retirement (CHF) 20153

OASI

1883

98.8%

 

Occupational pensions

2577

49.0%

167,805

Third pillar

 

55.2%

59,028

  1. 1Only individuals receiving a pension. Source: own calculations from CH-SILC 2015
  2. 2OASI and occupational pensions: shares among retired individuals living in Switzerland. Third pillar: share of individuals aged 51–60 years. Source: own calculations from CH-SILC 2015
  3. 3Source: New pension statistics (Swiss Federal Statistical Office, 2019b)