Figure P
Share of recent high school graduates and college graduates with employer-provided pension coverage, 1989–2013
| Year | Recent high school graduates | Recent college graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 1989-01-01 | 12.3% | 30.9% |
| 1990-01-01 | 10.4% | 30.9% |
| 1991-01-01 | 7.9% | 29.3% |
| 1992-01-01 | 8.2% | 29.1% |
| 1993-01-01 | 6.6% | 23.7% |
| 1994-01-01 | 8.1% | 29.0% |
| 1995-01-01 | 7.3% | 27.3% |
| 1996-01-01 | 7.0% | 31.6% |
| 1997-01-01 | 8.4% | 34.0% |
| 1998-01-01 | 10.7% | 34.6% |
| 1999-01-01 | 8.6% | 35.9% |
| 2000-01-01 | 9.7% | 41.5% |
| 2001-01-01 | 9.9% | 35.6% |
| 2002-01-01 | 9.4% | 32.8% |
| 2003-01-01 | 8.1% | 30.3% |
| 2004-01-01 | 7.1% | 32.6% |
| 2005-01-01 | 5.7% | 33.2% |
| 2006-01-01 | 8.0% | 38.8% |
| 2007-01-01 | 8.2% | 34.4% |
| 2008-01-01 | 6.1% | 33.9% |
| 2009-01-01 | 5.4% | 28.5% |
| 2010-01-01 | 5.0% | 27.5% |
| 2011-01-01 | 5.9% | 27.2% |
| 2012-01-01 | 5.0% | 27.0% |
| 2013-01-01 | 6.7% | 35.2% |
Note: Coverage is defined as being included in an employer-provided plan where the employer paid for at least some of the coverage. Data are for college graduates age 21–24 who do not have an advanced degree and are not enrolled in further schooling, and high school graduates age 17–20 who are not enrolled in further schooling. Shaded areas denote recessions.
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement microdata
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