Gen Z Ignoring State Pension Reality, 50% Plan for Private Savings

Approximately half of Generation Z (born 1997-2012) do not expect to receive a state pension by retirement, indicating a significant shift in financial planning. The state pension age will rise from 66 to 67 by 2028 and is expected to reach 68 by 2046. More than 13 million people, or 19% of the population, are currently of state pension age, projected to exceed 15 million by 2050. Experts warn that this skepticism might lead to risky investments or inadequate savings among the youth.