As far as you are aware, which of the following is true when it comes to the state pension? If you are not sure, please choose the "don't know" option rather than guessing

As far as you are aware, which of the following is true when it comes to the state pension? If you are not sure, please choose the "don't know" option rather than guessing Published on 28 March 2025 → Survey conducted on 28 March 2025 on 5920 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

An individual's state pension contributions go into a dedicated individual pot, where they are saved until being paid out upon retirement

16%

An individual's state pension contributions are mixed in with all other tax revenue and spent immediately by the government. When that individual retires, their state pension is paid out of current tax revenue

47%

Don't know

37%

An individual's state pension contributions go into a dedicated individual pot, where they are saved until being paid out upon retirement

16%

47%

Don't know

37%

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