STATE RANKINGS
New Jersey
New Jersey's public pension system ranks 48th in the nation in funded ratio, according to the latest Reason Foundation Annual Pension Solvency and Performance Report.
In performance categories, New Jersey's system ranks 37th in Return Surplus, which measures investment performance relative to targets, and 7th in Employer Contribution Rate adequacy.
In investment strategy, the state ranks 18th in Alternative Assets allocation and 15th in the Probability of Hitting its Assumed Return target.
New Jersey Public Pension System Rankings
| Category | Rank |
|---|---|
| Funded Ratio Rank | 48 |
| Return Surplus Rank | 37 |
| Employer Contribution Rate Rank | 7 |
| Alternative Assets Rank | 18 |
| ARR Probability Rank | 15 |