Value of retirement assets in 401(k) plans in the U.S. 2000-2024

Published by Statista Research Department, Jan 13, 2025

The value of retirement assets in 401(k) plans in the United States grew overall during the period from 2000 to 2024, reaching approximately 8.9 trillion U.S. dollars by the end of the third quarter of 2024. A notable portion of these assets, exceeding five trillion U.S. dollars, is invested in mutual funds through 401(k) plans. 

Value of retirement assets in 401(k) plans in the United States from 2000 to 3rd quarter 2024, by type of investment (in billion U.S. dollars)

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December 2024

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United States

Survey time period

Q4 2000 to Q3 2024

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