# Global Retirement Index 2026 rankings > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-retirement-index-2026-rankings > Updated: 2026-09-23T16:09:41.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. The 2026 Global Retirement Index, released by Natixis Investment Management, ranks 44 countries based on retirement finances, material well-being, health, and quality of life. Norway has secured the top position for the second consecutive year with a score of 83%, supported by high employment rates and balanced income distribution. Ireland follows in second place, while the Netherlands rose to third. Switzerland has declined in the rankings, falling to fourth place after previously holding the top spot in 2024. Switzerland’s descent is attributed to a significant drop in material well-being, influenced by a strong Swiss franc, the UBS-CS merger, and labor market shifts. The report notes a global trend of increasing anxiety regarding retirement security. Factors such as aging populations, record-high national debt, and persistent inflation are cited as primary pressures on financial stability. Surveys included in the report indicate that a majority of investors are concerned that inflation is reducing the future value of savings and that rising government debt may lead to lower retirement benefits. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-23: Norway leads 2026 Global Retirement Index for second year Norway ranks first in the 2026 Global Retirement Index, followed by Ireland and the Netherlands, amid global concerns over inflation and rising government debt affecting retirement security. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/norway-leads-2026-global-retirement-index-for-second-year ### 2026-09-23: Switzerland drops to fourth in global retirement index Switzerland has fallen to fourth place in the Global Retirement Index 2026, trailing Norway, Ireland, and the Netherlands, as material well-being scores decline due to economic shifts. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/switzerland-drops-to-fourth-in-global-retirement-index --- Cite as: Global Retirement Index 2026 rankings. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/global-retirement-index-2026-rankings