Retirement plan type of participating workers, age 51–56, by gender, 1992–2004
| Year | Gender | Defined-benefit (DB) | Both DB and DC | Defined-contribution (DC) | Didn’t know/wouldn’t answer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Men | 39% | 31% | 29% | 1% |
| 1992 | Women | 43% | 21% | 33% | 3% |
| 1998 | Men | 28% | 35% | 36% | 2% |
| 1998 | Women | 31% | 26% | 42% | 2% |
| 2004 | Men | 22% | 29% | 46% | 2% |
| 2004 | Women | 27% | 21% | 48% | 4% |
Note: Data in this figure cover only workers participating in an employer-sponsored retirement plan and include only savings and benefits tied to current jobs.
Source: Authors' analysis of Health and Retirement Study data in Gustman, Steinmeier, and Tabatabai (2010)